Michelle Noms: Zen Reflexology, Bandung

I'm like superrr bored and very easily triggered these days. Just now, when I was told that I could only have dinner at 8.30 (the earliest) my temper flared.

Probably because I started off my October rather badly. Or maybe I'm just too free. So for the past 2 months I've been working 18 hours a week, teaching that is, so 18 hours of teaching for a part timer is crazy lots. My supervisors were shocked when they knew about it.

Anyway, this month I'm only teaching for 6 hours per week so I have a lot of time to spare which is good but also bad because I'm so bored. Though I'm in KL, I can't go out shopping or going out for high- tea or stuff because I'm saving money.

Another reason why I can't go out this month, well thanks to the late payment that I'd only received by the end of this month. So I have about 3 more weeks to suffer.

Zen Reflexology

Jl. Sukajadi, Bandung

Website

Back in Bandung, where I could live without worrying that I'd overspent!

Zen Foot Reflexology Centre

Main Entrance

It was the second last day in Bandung so in the morning I took the Angkut and drop off at Zen Reflexology! While there are many massage centres, I read online from reviews and blog post that Zen is one of the famous ones to go to because of their good service and cheap pricing!

I came really early that morning, once they were opened at 10am I was already at their doorstep. One of the reasons that there so early is that I don't have an appointment. Usually the place will be pretty packed so you might want to make a reservation if you're coming any later than noon.

Btw, you can choose whether you would like a male or a female masseur. I'm okay with any, so she allocated me with a male masseur.

First off, changed off my walking shoes into Zen slippers.

Zen slippers

I was asked to wait till my number got called out if I've not mistaken. So there I was at the waiting room. Snapped a few pictures of the interior just if you're interested.

Walkway from the front desk to the waiting area

Changing rooms on my left

Me in slippers ready to be called for some feet pampering service

They have a coffee machine at the waiting area but since no one was there I didn't go make my own coffee LOL

I waited for about 5 minutes then my number was called. The thing is I don't remember them giving me a number but when I traded my shoes for my slippers, I remember the guy writing my name on a number slot. So when they called that number I assumed that it was me. Also, the fact that I was the only customer there made it easier and less embarrassing just if it wasn't my number :P

Before foot massage, as usual I was asked to cleanse my feet. They soaked my feet in warm water, I think they didn't add in salt like what they do here in Malaysia (or maybe they did but I forgot). The masseur is very nice and attentive. He will check with you if the water is too hot, if the soap of okay etc etc

After the foot wash and the foot scrub, the masseur will give you a back massage at the washing feet area. I was a little surprise because I only paid for foot massage how come so good got additional back massage one? LOL

So that back/ shoulder massage was the pre- foot massage. For the real foot massage, I was led to a nearby area which was very dim. Their chair was huge! And the chairs, more like sofa, could be adjusted both the back (can incline the back) and the foot holder. So canggih!

I selected the Foot Relaxing 90 and it cost me IDR 64,000 (Around RM19)! SO CHEAP!! Where to find 1.5 hours of foot massage for RM19 here?

After the foot massage, they will give you this head and shoulder massage. I told them I don't want to twist my head. Scared I tense then they twist, then my head senget:|

Then after, they will wrap your feet in hot towels and bring you this yummy ginger tea to drink. The ginger tea tasted sooooo good, I wanted another cup but then it was so concentrated and I'm afraid that later when I meet up with Gaya I'd fart so I didn't ask for a second helping of tea LOL

I used their bathroom after the foot massage. Oh, I asked them "WC (pronounced as Waysir) di mana?" Hehehehhe Gaya taught me WC means toilet:P