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.