Firefly Massage at 59C Station Street, Burwood offers Asian therapists in a long-running venue recently rebranded. For full reviews and dynamic feedback graph, read the full listings on thenakedtruth.reviews
Communication and customer interaction
- Bookings handled by a friendly manager with clear English.
- Some therapists have limited English and use translation apps during sessions.
- Welcoming greetings, with staff often described as bubbly or friendly.
Venue location, accessibility, atmosphere and cleanliness
- Street-front entrance on busy Station Street; rear entrance via lane and bins is more discreet but a bit rough underfoot.
- Interior feels obviously non-clinical, with themed outfits like maid costumes.
- Rooms are small but generally clean, equipped with shelving for oils, tissues and wipes.
Facilities and amenities
- Standard massage tables, sometimes noted as small but solid.
- Wet wipes, warm towels and disposable gloves visible in rooms.
- Showers are not mentioned; cleanup is done on the table with towels and wipes.
Providers
- Mix of Taiwanese and mainland Chinese therapists, many in their 30s–40s and older.
- Some therapists wear costume-style outfits (e.g. maid uniforms) that signal non-traditional services.
Services and experience
- Massage quality varies from basic pressing to quite strong deep tissue work, sometimes compared to a very intense session.
- Teasing and extras usually discussed partway through, with some therapists focusing more on service than therapeutic technique.
- Effort to please is often noted, with staff determined to achieve a satisfying finish for clients.
Pricing and extras
- Typical base prices around $50–$80 for 30–60 minutes.
- Extras reported in the $50–$200 range depending on level of service and whether sessions involve one or more providers.
- Payment can include cash, and some upselling or negotiation occurs around extra services.
Service flow and timing
- Sessions usually begin with a face-down massage for 20–30 minutes before flip and extras.
- Oil is used for both back work and more focused areas, followed by warm towel cleanup.
- Time is not strictly watched in some cases, with customers occasionally going over the booked duration.
Overall customer experience
- Seen as a long-standing, slightly dodgy-feeling but generally friendly shop.
- Recommended more for adventurous extras and certain individual therapists than for consistent high-end massage.
- Many visitors say they would return but often plan to try different therapists rather than repeat the same one.
Quotes
- "The room is very small, but clean. There is the usual corner shelving unit with wet ones, tissues, oils and a box of disposables."
- "The massage is OK, apparently they are all trained masseuses."
- "Not a stunner but a nice smile and pleasant enough."
- "This place has been around for many years, but recently rebranded to firefly massage, so I decided to give it a go."