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Happy Beginnings

Bad morning?

Let’s see. Some Hummer freak stole your parking space. Your pug bit the old lady next door. And your checking account is down to double digits.

You need a massage. But on your budget? No problem. At Pho-Siam, a sweet new spa in Thai Town, you can get an hour-long Thai massage for $30. Really. Just traipse your stressed-out self over to the land of Thai Elvis and noodle shops for some shockingly affordable pampering.

Thai massage, in case you’ve been living under a rock, is an ancient chi-adjustment technique that incorporates yoga-like stretches and acupressure. At Pho-Siam, it’s done in pretty spaces separated by flowing white embroidered curtains, on mattresses laid with Oriental sheets and pillows. Therapists use tiger balm and other tingly lotions to knead muscles and target pressure points. They may even walk on your back. If you’re tough enough.

Which, if you survived this morning, you clearly are.


Pho-Siam, 5126 Hollywood Boulevard, between Winona Boulevard and Normandie Avenue (323-578-5493); or online at phosiamthaimassage.com.

Location
1525 Pizarro St
off Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-484-8484
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