I referred to my experience with Roxanna in passing on a separate thread, and decided to give a more formal review here.
She has been advertising in the Village Voice and New York Press for years, working in a couple of different locations on the Upper West Side (presently in the W. 80's), and basically provides a nice blended therapeutic massage with a pleasing sensual touch. Very attractive and fit, older in age (somewhere in her 40's I suppose), short auburn hair, and trained in various areas of bodywork. She definitely has a strong New Age vibe but is refreshingly down to earth and straightforward. I felt no awkwardness about the sensual part of the rub. She does not disrobe, nor does she provide anything more than HR, and so for you guys looking for a hot chick to take off her clothes and slide her boobs all over your body, this is not for you.
I really liked it personally. A good relaxing firm massage (much needed) on the back of my body preceded a pleasantly extended tug. Her whole thing is for you to sit back, relax and bliss out while she does her thing, and forget any other worries going on in your life. I sometimes like to touch and get into it but this was a welcome change. After the tug she cleaned me up and then did a nice little grounding exercise (involving her hands on my head and shoulders with me focusing on my breathing) which left me feeling incredibly relaxed and curiously peaceful. I've left other rug and tug sessions feeling relieved yet frazzled due to the weird shift from relaxation to over-stimulation (especially with an awkward Asian chick who doesn't speak good English). Left here feeling on top of the world. I think she incorporates Reiki into that last part of the session. She definitely brings Tantra into it throughout.
Damage: introductory rate was $130 for the hour (tipped a little on top of that, though not necessary due to her being an indy who works out of her own place). Her normal rates are $160 for the hour and $90 for the half. Phone number is 212-362-8176. I'll go back at some point. Still would like keep checking out other MP options and find a few masseuses with the right combined therapeutic/sensual touch. More accuarately, the right combination of therapeutic/sensual/hot/naughty. I will say, the after effect of her session is hard to beat. One of the most pleasant and relaxing evenings of my summer followed simply because I was in such a good mood from the massage! That's rare.
I recommend her for those who truly want something therapeutic and pamapering, and NOT for those who would push for more.