IT’S NO suprise that everyday we discover new places to relax and pamper our tired minds, muscles and aching feet. With the lifestyle of today, stress is a common reason for deteriorating health and even our forlorn appearance!
But what has come to the rescue to relieve the aching shoulders and backs is the existence of new, spacious and luxurious spas in the neighborhood. We remember the times when we had to teach our helpers the art of simple massage at the end of every working week. Very few were trained to do what we now enjoy at the spa.
Recently, we were introduced to a lovely young lady -Fides Castañeda-Bernabe. Vivacious and very hospitable, Ditdit was eager to show us the Pressure Points Spa, located along J.P. Laurel in Bajada, Davao City. It is a very convenient location for everyone as it is accessible by car or jeepney, just across the Davao City Water District.
We were treated to a foot spa with all the fringe benefits. We had a back massage, a light head massage, iced tea, hot ginger tea and coffee to go with the service in the spacious parlor where our media coleagues were all enjoying the unstressing and relaxing event, Kenneth Ong was in the chair on my right, Mutya Tarona of The Mindanao Insider was on my left, next to our gracioius host Ditdit, and on Mutya’s left was Jojie Alcantara. Our lifestyle writer Michael Dakudao was enjoying a Holistic Body Massage on the second floor with Skippo Jack and dozed off to dreamland, waking up fully relaxed.

So that our friends can try for themselves the services and ambiance of Pressure Points Spa, we suggest the following: Signature Foot Reflex/Foot Massage, Hour Doze Foot Reflex, Traditional Foot Spa, Ionic Foot Detox Therapy and the Signature Foot Spa. Our feet take the most punishment as we go around malls, go for long walking exercises or stand for a long time waiting for our turn in a buffet service restaurant. Aromatherapy Massage, Swedish Massage Therapy, Japanese Bodywork Massage (Shiatsu) and Intensive Body & Foot Massage are available for a more satisfying experience. Even a Champissage or Indian Head Massage is offered for relief of some tension or purely for relaxation.
What more could we ask for this opportunity of pampering our tired bodies? We did not realize the afternoon had turned to evening. It was truly a welcome treat for us. No wonder the birthday parties, bridal showers or simple get-together have shifted to the jacuzzi tub where our intimate friends hold an afternoon or evening party.
Photos: Jojie Alcantara