460 Holiday Massage at 460 Neerim Road, Murrumbeena is a spacious old building opposite the station, with a rear entrance off a lane that takes a little finding. It’s clean and warm inside, with a roster of Asian therapists and a menu that includes erotic massage, body slide and a specialty dragon tendon and prostate massage.
Communication and customer interaction
- Text or call ahead to check who’s working, since replies come back within a few minutes. Walk-ins also work.
- The receptionist shows you to a room and asks how long you’d like and what you’re after. Some therapists let you discuss and settle up once they arrive, so you can agree the price first.
- Extras come up around the flip, with the options and prices quoted plainly. “Body slide” can mean different things with different therapists, so ask exactly what’s included before you agree.
- English is good with many therapists, and some have a gentle, friendly manner. Others say little, so clear, simple requests work best.
Location, access, atmosphere and cleanliness
- The shop is in an old building opposite the station, and it’s spacious and kept clean and warm.
- The rear entrance is a long way in, past the car park under an apartment block, and it’s hard to spot. If you text when you arrive, the receptionist often waves you in from the back door.
- At the front, the reception area may be empty. Wait for a therapist to come down the corridor and greet you.
Facilities and amenities
- There’s a shower at the back entrance and exit, so you can freshen up on the way out.
- At least one room has a mirror, and some rooms have overhead bars for back walking, which some therapists use with bigger clients.
- Clean-up is thorough, with warm towels, dry towels and wet wipes, and a short head massage often follows.
Therapists
- Asian therapists in their mid 20s to mid 40s, from slim and tall to petite and curvy.
- Ad photos don’t always match who turns up, so ask who’s working.
- Manner ranges from warm and chatty to businesslike and quick, so try a different therapist if the first doesn’t suit.
Service and massage quality
- The massage is relaxing at medium pressure, and some therapists spend plenty of time at the head of the table. Pressure is easy to adjust if you ask.
- Teasing varies from slow and playful to very little. Some sessions begin with the therapist clothed and become more intimate later.
- A specialty dragon tendon and prostate massage is advertised for 30 minutes, and the therapist explains the benefits as she goes. It isn’t erotic in the usual sense, but it often finishes with an HJ.
- Extras include HJ, nude HJ, body slide and oral. Full service has been quoted by one therapist. Some therapists follow a set routine to finish on time, so ask for slow if you’d like it unhurried.
Pricing and extras
- Massage prices start from 30 minutes for $50-$55.
- The dragon tendon and prostate massage is advertised at $120 for 30 minutes.
- HJ is around $50, nude HJ is $100, body slide is $150. One therapist has quoted $250 for full service.
- Prices are set by each therapist, so agree the total and what’s included before you start.
Session flow and timing
- On an hour booking, the massage runs about 30 to 35 minutes, then a warm towel wash-down comes before the flip and the extras.
- A 30 minute booking follows a set routine of back massage, wash-down and extras, so book longer if you’d like it relaxed.
- The finish is followed by clean-up and a head massage, and some therapists chat for a minute or two before you go.
Overall customer experience
- A clean, warm, spacious shop with a very thorough wash-down, a discreet rear entrance and a mix of therapists.
- Results depend on who’s working. Some punters left happy and keen to return, and others were disappointed by a rushed or unfriendly session.
- Ask who’s on, define what the extras include and book a longer session for the best chance of a good one.
Quotes
- “The shop is an old building opposite the station. Inside, the old shop is fairly spacious. The reception area was empty, but I could hear the girl walking down the corridor to greet me. The place was both clean and warm, which is a good start.”
- “I was a few minutes away so I messaged to check if she was available. Got a positive response in a minute or two. I messaged again to say I was in the street out the back. Mamasan waved to me from the back door which was helpful because it’s a long way in via the carpark of the units behind and hard to spot.”
- “I saw a shower available at this back entrance / exit.”
- “I didn’t define what was included beforehand and for an extra $20 on top of NHJ I half expected it to be an upgraded NHJ.”
- “At the end of this came the washdown: a warm towel rubbed all over me to remove the oil. This went on for a number of minutes, and rather than a slight removal, it was almost a bed bath. I was then asked to flip over, and an extremely thorough washing followed.”
- “Back in the room I said I wanted the dragon tendon massage 30 minutes as advertised for $120. She asked had I had one before and tells me how beneficial it is and I should do it weekly.”
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