Due to my thyroid problem, I often have body aches and muscle pain. Aside from taking my prescribed oral medication, I found that getting massages relaxes me and soothes the pain. So for the past few months now, I have been going to Beauty Pleasures Nail Care and Day Spa located at the 3rd Floor of Festival Mall Alabang Muntinlupa City. Their location is perfect, just right beside the escalator going up. It is sandwiched between the floors of Starbucks and Victory Christian Fellowship Alabang (VCF).

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I already availed several services such as Swedish  Body Massage, Body Scrub and Foot Reflex. My usually shy hubby even tried their back massage and he really like it. Unfortunately, due to the limited space they do not have a couples room so we often get treatments on separate rooms.

Often, spa centers would play instrumental music but in our first visit I was surprised to hear that they were playing Christian instrumental music and according to one of the therapist it is because one of the owners is actually a Christian.

Gratefully, when we at Victory Alabang celebrated our church 15th Anniversary they gave out a privilege card that can be used for several establishment. I was happy to find a Beauty Pleasures Spa coupon which entitles me to a discount when I register to become a member. I wasted no time in using it and was able to avail big discount during my birthday month last November.

Hope you will also enjoy your visits with them and don't forget to be generous with the attendants when tipping. Have a relaxing time!

It has been a year since we went to Ace Water Spa in Pasig, so a day after Christmas day, we went back there but this time with the whole Yap family. Nothing much changed from our last visit even the rules and regulation are the same so you may want to read back on my previous post here for review.

For this visit though, we bought several vouchers from Metrodeal Deal to be able to bring the family over and experience the hydrotherapy massage that Ace Water Spa is known for. We got the deal for Php 350 each instead of Php 550 a month before our visit.

Still, taking pictures are not allowed in the pool area so here are few of our family snappies before and after our treatment.

with my in laws and hubby's nephews

We all first took a dip in the pressure pool to try out the different massages. Base on what I noticed, MIL and DIL (mom and dad in law) like the different temperature in the herbal pool while the kids enjoyed the swimming pool. We also borrowed a life vest to ensure the safety of the youngest so he too could practice and learn how to swim.

Belated Merry Christmas everyone and
hope you have a blessed new year ahead!

God bless!!!

I was gone from the office for almost two weeks, I had another episode of my thyroid problem. So imagine my teammates barely breathing during those days to take on my workload. True enough, I got some cheering when I finally reported back to work. My heart melted after reviewing all the issues they handled while I was away so I decided that it is worth a splurge to treat them somehow. But instead of dining out, I thought it would be better to treat them for a much needed massage.

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I am reporting in the Alabang office branch while they are in Makati branch so I decided that since it is their day off anyway, I will meet them up in Makati. I checked out several options but the best arrangement was with no less than The Spa in Greenbelt 1 Paseo de Roxas Makati.

I made a reservation a day before our planned date and chose the cheapest whole body massage I could afford since I will be paying for the three of us -- The Spa Reflexology for Php 600 each.

I came in just a few minutes before our appointment and immediately paid my dues. However, my teammates had to finished up something before leaving the office so The Spa staff kept on checking with me where were companions. They are really strict when it comes to time but finally the girls made it before our grace period lapsed.

It was my first time to try out The Spa because I am a bit intimated because of their very posh ambiance but however I realized that once in a while you need to enjoy such things. The one in GB1 is Asian-themed and got this hotel feel. It is quite luxurious to look at even if it is in a smaller space comparing to their Alabang and The Fort branch. Funny thing is that I got lost in the female room when I had to use the rest room. The room contains the locker, shower, changing room and common vanity mirrors. 

But moreso, the service itself was worth it! We were ushered to a common room that has 4 massaging chairs, LCD TV and relaxing music. It is perfect for sparties with intimate friends. We were still at first chatting but as soon as the therapists started working on each one of us, we shut up, and kept quiet until the end of our session. 

Since you do not have to undress for the reflexology, I think my hubby would like it as well. The hot pillow and the cracking my lower back spine, grabeh, I felt my vertebrae aligning. This is highly recommended for hardworking people like us!

Several Photos are from their official website:

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All it had to take is just a little convincing, hubby and I found ourselves at the door of The Balinese Spa. The ambiance is quite inviting for the two of us who need the time off. But he is a bit shy though to take off his clothes *hihihi* so he opted for a foot spa instead while I availed the Signature Full Body Massage. I was glad that the masseurs still ushered us to a couple's room despite availing different treatments.

For a solid good one hour, we enjoyed the kneading of a professional. The Signature Full Body Massage is a combination of Shiatsu and Swedish Massage. It is relaxing without hurting your budget. 

The Balinese Spa

Level 2 Festival Supermall Alabang

Fronting the covered parking lot