Whenever I do research using online search engines on massage matters, I often notice this advertisement for Qi-Mantra, popping up. After a while, my interest was piqued and I clicked on their advertisement.

Apparently, this is a massage palor that specialises in Chinese Tui-Na and Thai massage. Their website revealed that they have been reviewed favourably by many local lifestyle magazines and they had recently opened a new branch. Both their palors are located in Chinatown, Singapore. I made a mental note of their location and their specialty.

One day, I had tired shoulders. Two of my good girlfriends felt knotty in their arms and calves. I knew it was time for a visit for a Chinese Tui Na because I know that Chinese Tui Na or Accupressure is one of the best massage treatment available for sorting out knots and nooks in the body. I knew it was time to re-call Qi-Mantra’s telephone and address.

We had a good chicken rice dinner at Chinatown itself and then made our way to one of Qi-Mantra’s palor at Club Street. Club Street is a street filled with pre-war buildings and some of these buildings have been converted to offices, restaurants, clubs and bars. Located on one of these buildings is Qi-Mantra itself on the second floor.

We did not have an appointment and were taking a chance. Qi Mantra, Club Street, has about 7 rooms and offers both Chinese Accupressure and Thai Massage. Unfortunately, they were full but were gracious enough to make a booking at their other branch at nearby Pagoda Street for us.

We took a short 5 minute walk over to Pagoda Street. Pagoda Street is a busy street filled with shops and eating places right smack in the middle of Chinatown. In fact, one of the major entry point of the Chinatown MRT (Mass Rapid Transit or Subway) comes up right on to Pagoda Street and Qi Mantra is located right near the entry point. (See picture above)

There are also about 7 private rooms in Qi Mantra, Pagoda Street. They offer a mix of Full Body massage as well as shorter localised treatment meant for the busy executive or office worker. We took up their recommendation of their most popular treatment – the Complete Health Blast – a complete deep accupressure treatment that concentrate on the shoulder, back and thigh that is designed to unlock knots and strains in these areas.

Of the three therapists that treated us, two were locals and one was from China. All three therapists were polite, nice and wanted to know if we had any specific pain or strained area for them to concentrate on. The massage attention were indeed on the shoulders, back and thigh and the massage strokes were the repetitive, deep push and pull strokes so typical of Accupressure massage. It was a matter of time before these strokes ironed out the knots and strains in our body.

We like the ambiance and treatment of Qi-mantra. Previously, if I had wanted a Chinese Tui Na, I could only get it done at a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) clinic or small Chinese massage shops that were rather clinical and unfriendly. In addition, these TCM clinics and shops were more familiar with using Tui Na for treating sprains and muscular pains caused by injuries or sporting activities rather than using Tui Na as a therapeutic form of massage relaxation to release stiff muscles caused by sedentary lifestyle.

What I don’t like was looking for their palors in such busy streets. I wished they had more prominent signboards especially for first time visitors. I also wished they could have been lower in their prices because at S$70 for a one-hour massage, I certainly would not be able to make this my regular Tui Na place.

Location of Massage Palor: Club Street and Pagoda Street, Chinatown, Singapore
Size of Massage Palor: About 7 massage treatment rooms each
Friendliness: Friendly receptionist and masseurs
Facilities: Treatment Rooms and Toilets
Pricing: Minimum SGD30 for a 30min Foot Massage up to S$125 for a 120min Jet-Lag Revival Blast
Transport: Taxi or bus to Chinatown. North-West MRT line and alight at Pagoda Exit, Chinatown Station.

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