My
wife and I are always on the lookout for new things and new experiences. We also love relaxing and getting massages. So this last weekend I got to spend some
great leisure time with the wife at Hagod Spa in Makati. It’s located just a short walk from Greenbelt
1 and the Asian Institute of Management.
Its exact address is The Colonnade Residences (Basement), 152 Don Carlos
Palanca St. Legaspi Village, Makati City.
The
spa itself has been around for about 10 years already and this is definite
proof that they have something great to offer to its customers. Its main entrance can be found at the
basement of the building. Please see
pictures below. Note: They are in the process of
renovating so as you can see in the picture they have a temporary sign on
display. The interiors of the spa will
also be renovated soon for a better spa experience so we’re looking forward to that.
The
waiting area is a small cozy place and is very quiet compared to some other
spa’s we've been to. Maybe this sign has
something to do with it? Either way, I
love the fact that once you enter the spa it’s very quiet and relaxing.
The interior
is a mixture of a traditional and modern Filipino home. It even has an old chair in the corner where
you could put up your legs and relax. You
know the ones with the long arm rests? The
furniture and floor all look antique and adds to the general ambiance and theme. It kind of feels like you went home to the
province. It has that laid back mood and
quietness that I generally associate with visits to my grandparent’s house. All of that combined put me at ease right off
the bat.
While
waiting for our turn for the massage the staff gave us some complimentary hot
tea. It was made out of a
honey/lemon/ginger type mixture. It was
nice, warm, and presented in a motive fitting tea set. The tea is a small, but much appreciated
addition to the whole spa experience.
Hagod Spa and Nail Services definite
must try in my opinion is the Swedish massage.
It only costs P400 and is as relaxing as it gets. The Swedish massage is a relaxing, full body
massage that consists mainly of sliding (or gliding) strokes on the human body. I personally prefer this over other types of
massages which I find painful sometimes.
And as the name of the spa suggests you can also get your nails done
there.
For
reference, I have listed some of the costs and services below for your
convenience. For other services or
updated pricing you may contact them at (02)893-3698
– 0939-939-5390.
Full Body Massage:
- Swedish Massage P400
- Shiatsu Massage P400
- Combination (Swedish & Shiatsu) P400
- Aromatherapy Massage P400
They
also have other services such as:
- Foot Spa with Foot Reflex P400
- Therapeutic Massage P1200 (or "Tuina" which consists of a 2 hour treatment of a traditional Chinese method using hot compress to relax muscles an reduce muscle pain.
- Executive Package P1500 (Body scrub, full body massage or a choice of foot spa with scalp treatment.
When
it was our turn for the massage the staff led us through a short hall with curtains. Behind the curtains we found a small but
comfy therapy area where we could get undressed.
It was clean, the towels were fresh, and there was a small basket
provided for us where we could store our belongings.
Shortly
after getting dressed in the usual massage attire (shorts, and pretty much
nothing else), we got a great 1 hour Swedish Massage by Hagod Spa. At certain points during the massage they
will ask you if you want to do some stretches.
Since I wanted to experience all of it I opted for the stretch and boy
did they do a good job since the stretching involved some good acrobatics.
Overall
we had a great time at Hagod Spa. It’s a
very affordable and above par spa experience.
Not only did we get to relax, enjoy, and get a massage; we also learned
that a heftier price tag does not necessarily translate over to better service.
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