L H Spa at1699a Bayview - Quick Review

[Sammy Katz]

Have been here several times in the last few years to this spot; a quiet, second floor space on Bayview (East side) near Eglinton.

It is easy to miss amidst the small shops and storefronts in that area, even though the spa has some prominent signage.

Some faces have come and gone in terms of providers, but the steady rock that keeps this place going is Sophie.

Sophie is tall for a Chinese woman - nearly 5 feet 10 inches, and likely in her mid 50s.

She is heavyset, too - but still has a kind of powerful, athletic presence, as if maybe she is was a competitive swimmer a long time ago.

You can see it in her back and arms and legs (and feel it in her reliably strong massage).

If so, she must have been quite a remarkable physical specimen in her youth.

I've searched for a younger version of her, but no success so far.

She clearly has a fan base, however, as the spa persists.

I have found Sophie, who started off fairly reserved, to have a humorous and playful side that comes out after she gets to know you.

Some days, she is joined by Jenny, also known as Vicky from Superior.

I have partaken of their four handed option a couple of times and they are are excellent team, with Sophie's relatively harder massage complementing Vicky's more sensual, gentle touch.

Mileage here is within normal semi-legit limits, but of course that mileage may vary.

A steady, reliable option to consider within your rotation, if older, bigger and stronger is not a deal breaker for you.

 

[Enterthedragon47]

Appreciate the review. Older and bigger is a deal breaker for me.

 

[Spartan2020]

Your review is 100% on the mark. I see Sophie with some regularity. She gives a great massage, and is very good at massage. I had a sore shoulder and I was having trouble lifting weight. She always askes if you need anything worked on, I mentioned my shoulder and she worked the hell out of it. She went overtime, I'd booked 45 minutes and she worked on me then my shoulder for about an hour and 15. After she finished working on it, the shoulder felt terrible, and I thought "great" now I need to see a doctor. But the next day, it was 100%. She knows what she is doing. But she is busy you may wish to book in advance.

 

[BT301]

I am pretty sure she's not 5ft 10. Maybe 5' 7. +1 for the acurate review otherwise. Not a looker but great massge. PM awlays offered. Overall very clean and discret spa and pleasant experience. No extras at all fo me but ymmv...