hi cassie
I doubt u dare to enter those public bathhouses or "zaotang", so pls forget I ever mentioned it here
Many large hotels in Beijing have foot reflexology salons, but they're > expensive. Near to the China World Trade complex is a reputable venue specializing in reflexology called Tianhe Zuliao. It's under the reputable Liangzi Health Group I think. Others u may wanna try are:
a. Xing Hua Foot Health Care Centre
Chain One: East of the No. 201 Building,
Jixiangli, Chaoyangmen wai Dajie.
Tel: 6552-2728/6508-3425.
b. Liangzi Healthy Company
Tel: 6506-4466, ext. 6087.
c. Renming Foot Massage
Tel: 6415-9758.
d. Aboson Blind Massage Centre
Tel: 6465-2044.
Again, I prefer to hop into a cab and ask the driver to take me to any "decent" foot massage salon. They are very eager to play tour guide. By "decent", I mean staff should wear neat uniforms, pte rooms are clean and equipped with tv, dimly-lit ambience, fruit platter and other herbal snacks are provided.
As for the massage skills, I'd say it depends on whoever is assigned to u. If u r a resident in Beijing, u might request for your regular "Masseuse Number" each time u go there. as you're a tourist, it's up to your luck.