Spa client died due to High Blood Pressure

I finally got a confirmation that a client in Althea Spa died.  Based on reports the deceased had high blood pressure and was taking medication.  Just a month before the incident he was admitted to the ICU for high blood pressure.  His high blood pressure was triggered by the massage.

This is a warning to all spa goers.  If you have high blood pressure, you are taking medications or have any ailment, consult your doctor before getting a massage.

Some therapists do ask their clients if they have ailments or high blood pressure but again this really depends on the client.  If the client lies about these things what can the therapist do?  Igo ra baya na sila mo tuman sa client.

I hope this serves as a warning to everyone not only to spa goers but spa establishments itself.  Even if the client is young, the spa has to ask questions regarding their health.  Mas maayo gani nga ang receptionist mangutana na gyud sa client bago mag assign ug therapist.  They have to screen their clients first and warn them of the dangers of getting a massage with high blood pressure.

See news link on this incident

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/superbalita-cagayan-de-oro/balita/2017/05/16/gikan-nagpamasahe-namatay-542262

List of Spa's in Cagayan de Oro City

The following is a list of spa's in CDO or Cagayan de Oro City.  All have male and female therapists.

Before going to a spa and hiring a therapist, please read this article....http://cdomassage.blogspot.com/p/spa-and-masseur-advice.html

Amara Massage and Spa

Osmena corner Florentino Sts. (adjacent to Discovery Hotel)

Mobile No. 0936-3349961

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Filipino Hilot, Body Scrub, Home and Hotel Service 

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4831708,124.65356,20z

Amarela (formerly Red Fern)

A. Velez corner Chaves St. - Divisoria Branch

Mobile No. 0935-2515066

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Filipino Hilot, Body Scrub, Home and Hotel Service 
Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4769888,124.6442663,19.75z

Amarela (formerly Red Fern)

Carmen Branch (in front of SSS)

Mobile No. 0935-2515065

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Filipino Hilot, Body Scrub, Home and Hotel Service
Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.484854,124.6381095,19.5z

Body Touch 

Robinsons Mall, Limketkai Center

Tel. No. 856-3127

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Body Scrub

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4821143,124.6549957,18.75z 

Elysium

3rd Floor RA UY Building, 

Pabayo St. corner T. Neri St. (in front Magsaysay Park)

Mobile No. 850-4508 / 0905-8099444

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai, Hot Stones

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4775046,124.6454771,20.25z

Fai Thai 

A. Velez St. (adjacent to Rose Pharmacy)

Tel. No. 71-4528

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Lymphatic, Home and Hotel Service

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.477929,124.6444206,20.25z  

Fai Thai 

Corrales St. (same building with City Saving Bank)

Tel. No.

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Lymphatic, Home and Hotel Service

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4806026,124.6477868,19.5z 

Finest Thai (formerly 3K Thai)

Capistrano St. corner JR Borja St.(adjacent to LandBank)

Tel. No. 0917-3190947

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu, Body Scrub, Home and Hotel Service

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4797284,124.6433725,19.75z

Hapyod Massage

2nd Floor, Tan Building.  Tiano corner Cruz Taal Sts.

Tel. No. 0915-451533

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai, Deep Tissue

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4784696,124.6437225,20.75z

Lumbago

Gomez corner Cruz Taal St. (adjacent to GoldCrest)

Tel. No. 0926-9923152 / 0916-9212218

Offers Whole Body, Ventosa, Lymphatic

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.477816,124.6453627,20z

Metta Spa

Abejuela St.
Tel. No. 0946-9576655

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4774335,124.6438605,20.75z

Nuat Thai 

Papa Juanitos Square, Florentino St. (near RedTail)

Tel. No. 857-5877

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu 

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4830418,124.6544846,19.5z

Sanctuary

Grand Central Building, Hayes St.
Tel. No. 0917-7707320

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Body Scrub 

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4761953,124.6445607,20.25z

Senses

Vamenta Blvd.
Tel. No.

Offers Swedish, Home and Hotel Service

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4743196,124.6380006,19z

Senses

Gusa Highway (across Chowking-Gusa)
Tel. No.

Offers Swedish, Home and Hotel Service

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4796191,124.6723895,19.5z

Senses

Gomez Street
Tel. No.

Offers Swedish, Home and Hotel Service

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4792312,124.6430716,20.5z

Tatsujin

A. Velez corner Gomez St.

Tel. No.

Offers  Swedish, Shiatsu

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4802037,124.6433141,20.5z

Thai Boran 
Abejuela corner Burgos St. (near Police Station No.1) 
Tel. No. 857-7904

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4781931,124.641971,20.5z

Thai Boran

Vamenta Blvd. - Carmen Branch (near River View Inn)
Tel. No.

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.483894,124.6388123,19z

Thai Boran

Masterson Ave. - Pueblo de Oro Branch
Tel. No.

Offers Thai, Swedish, Shiatsu 

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4510775,124.6231009,18.75z

Touch n Heal 
Quirino St. corner Limketkai Drive 
Tel. No. 856-2779

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Body Scrub

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4785577,124.6538204,20z 

Touch of Heaven

3rd Floor, Bistro Building (above Barkadahan Grill)
Pabayo corner T. Neri Streets
Tel. No. 0936-4245230

Offers Thai, Swedish

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4776884,124.645029,20.5z

Yiyashi 

Pabayo St. (near Casa Crystalla) 
Tel. No. 880-3398

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Home and Hotel Service

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4768868,124.6451328,20.5z

Zen

A. Velez corner San Agustin St.
Tel. No. 

Offers Swedish, Shiatsu

Google Map : https://www.google.com.ph/maps/@8.4751296,124.644041,20z

Fai Thai

I recently went to Fai Thai near Rose Pharmacy in Cruz Taal.  Barato!  Their Signature Massage is only Php 180.00, a blend of Hawaiian, Shiatsu and Swedish for 1 hour.  The place is okay not really at the high end but not that cheap looking.  They already expanded and has another branch just beside the original spa.  So far, no one offered me any extra services.

Dealing with freelance and spa masseurs

Here are some of my advise on how to deal with freelance and spa masseurs:

First of all, we should respect the privacy of these masseurs.  Be discreet about it.  Do not post their face pics online unless with their permission.

Take a bath before getting a massage.  The masseur will be rubbing your entire body with all the dirt and grim.  Mauwaw ka pud intawon. 

If you want to know the cellphone number of a masseur in a spa, ask the masseur personally not the spa management.  Go to the spa, get the masseur and ask his number.  Common sense dictates that the spa management will never give you the cellphone numbers of their masseur or massage therapist.  If they give out the numbers, most of the customers will no longer go to the spa and that would affect their business.

Do not immediately ask for extra service.  Test other masseurs in the spa and when you found the right one, then be his loyal customer or "suki".  Gain his trust and confidence in you before asking extra services.

As for tips, you should give one.  Spa masseurs (those working in the spa) only earn through commissions per massage and tips.  Maluoy sad mo.  If you do not like the services, then do not tip.  I usually give around 40 or 50 Pesos for average massage.  70 to 100 Pesos if he really gives you a good massage.

If the spa masseur asks you if you want extra service, first ask the rate before saying yes.  If the masseur says "ikaw na bahala sir"  tell him your preferred rate and ask if he is okay with it.  Some are asking for 500 Pesos for a jack off which for me is too much.  Negotiate it to around 200 to 300 Pesos. 

For freelance masseurs (hotel and home service only), some ask for 1,000 Pesos or more for extra service.  1,000 Pesos is expensive even by Manila standards.  Unless you look like Adonis with all the muscles and face to go with it, then probably you are worth that much.  But for Cagayan de Oro, the asking rate should range around 600 to 800 Pesos maximum.

And most of all, do not act like a desperate person!  Sometimes out of desperation we do things that might endanger ourselves and the job of the masseur.

If you have something to add, just post a comment.

CDO Massage

Welcome to CDO Massage!  It is a personal blog where I share my personal experience in spas and masseurs in Cagayan de Oro City.

A word of caution.  Hire these masseurs at your own risk.  If you are not satisfied with the masseur featured here, post a comment so others would know.

Thanks and enjoy your massage!