The M Studio Massage at 540 Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD is a laneway-entry shop in the heart of the city and one of the most popular massage shops on TNT with over 400 reviews. It has a big rotating roster of Asian therapists and a menu that runs from a straight relaxation massage through to erotic massage, body slide and BJ extras.
Communication and customer interaction
- Booking by SMS is quick and easy, and confirmations come back with directions.
- Rosters are often posted on their website, so you can check who’s working before you go.
- The receptionist takes payment at the desk, then shows you to your room.
- Therapists are friendly and professional, and some are chatty throughout. English ranges from good to passable, but extras are always clearly explained.
- There’s no unwanted follow-up messaging after a visit.
Location, access, atmosphere and cleanliness
- The entry is via Gallagher Place, a narrow lane, then up a steep staircase. It’s discreet, though you may pass another punter in the hallway.
- Rooms are small and dimly lit, but consistently clean and tidy.
- Regulars have favourites. The back rooms get busy first, and some punters avoid the front rooms because they’re closer to reception.
- Some rooms have a floor mattress instead of a table, which can affect the massage a little.
Facilities and amenities
- Showers are available, usually used after the session.
- Hot towels are used to wipe you down after the massage and again after extras, and wet wipes, tissues and antiseptic spray are used before extras begin.
Therapists
- Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Thai therapists, mostly from their mid 20s to their 40s.
- Hygiene is good across the roster.
- With so many therapists, you’ll find slim, curvy and toned builds. Photos don’t always match who turns up, so it helps to ask the receptionist.
- Many regulars like to rotate therapists, since personality and connection vary from one to the next.
Service and massage quality
- Pressure is adjustable, so just say whether you want soft, medium or firm.
- Quality depends on the therapist. Some are sensual and unhurried, and others stay professional and a little mechanical, especially on a first visit.
- A typical session starts with a standard massage that builds as it goes, then moves into a hot towel wipe-down and a body slide-style rub with kisses along the legs and back.
- Extras include HJ, body slide, and BJ, and doubles sessions are available on request. Full service is rarely reported.
- Touching is allowed, but some therapists will limit it.
Pricing and extras
- Massage prices are 30 minutes – $60, 45 minutes – $80, 60 minutes – $90. These are cash prices, and card payments add a surcharge.
- Extras start at $50 for HJ and run around $150 for body slide. BJ are around $150.
Session flow and timing
- The first 20 minutes or so is massage, and extras are offered on the flip.
- Waits are short, bookings are honoured on time and sessions run the full time. Therapists don’t step out to attend other clients.
- If there’s time left at the end, some therapists finish with a leg massage. Extras are paid at the end, and then it’s off to the shower.
Overall customer experience
- A reliable, well-run shop with plenty of choice, and it keeps regulars coming back.
- The massage is generally good, though therapists vary more on connection and extras, so trying different therapists is part of the fun.
Quotes
- “This place is dangerously close to work and the quality of ladies is top notch.”
- “Booked in with the usual ease.”
- “First 20 minutes was the standard massage which got hotter as the time went on.”
- “Wow, the BJ was awesome.”
- “Have been around 10 times and it’s usually pretty solid.”
- “Overall a good punt.”
Know before you go — the live feedback graph, therapist reports and scam warnings for the CBD are on the forum. See the latest M Studio reports on The Naked Truth