I just
had to see Annie again so I made an appt.
For those who have never been there- let me paint a picture- As you can see from online pics, it's right on busy 118 Ave on the intersection with a back alley in a sketchy neighbourhood. So I wouldn't go there at night and if you are worried about somebody seeing your vehicle parked outside- give it some thought. There's not much nearby alternative parking.
You enter onto the landing of stairs that lead to the basement. The place is showing it's age (at least 50yrs.) but still clean and well maintained. I had to ring a door bell but I think it is just security when the girls are all busy or only one girl is on duty as the door was open when I left. You enter the reception area with a washroom off to the right. There's a hallway that loops around from the right- around back to the left side. There are about 5 treatment rooms and a washroom with a shower. The shower is pretty decrepit with cracks here and there.
Annie greeted me and showed me to a room. I found the place very warm. Annie's in her fifties but very fit- only about 5'4" and 100lb. You'll know her by the mole on her right eyebrow. English is limited- typical for most Chinese her age, but very friendly and accommodating.
Annie can deliver a strong massage if you ask. She likes to use generous amounts of oil. No matter how weak or strong of a massage you ask for, she's always "The queen of the tease". By the end of the massage we were both sweating- mostly from the heat. She eased the tension in
all my muscles

. I wrapped a towel around myself and did 'the walk of shame" as she led me to the shower all the way to the other side of the shop. (Cameras everywhere!) There was no 'dickering' as the damages were laid out at $140 unless you want to pay more.