Swedish vs Thai vs Deep Tissue: Which Massage Should You Actually Book?
Three of the world's most popular massages. They feel different, do different things — and the right one depends on what you walk in with.
Swedish: when you want to disappear for an hour
Long, flowing strokes. Light to medium pressure. Warm oil. Swedish is what people picture when they say "spa massage" — and there's a reason it's lasted 200 years. It's the best choice if you're stressed, sleeping poorly, or simply need an hour where the world doesn't exist. You'll leave loose, calm, and a little floaty.
Thai: when your body feels rigid
No oil. You stay clothed (loose, comfortable clothes). Your therapist uses their hands, elbows, knees and feet to stretch you into yoga-like positions and apply rhythmic pressure along energy lines. It's incredible for flexibility, posture, and that "my whole body is stiff" feeling. You'll feel taller walking out.
Deep tissue: when you've got one thing that won't let go
Slower, firmer, focused. Deep tissue goes after a specific knot or chronic tight area — your traps, lower back, IT band, hips — and works it loose. Book this when there's pain you can point to, not when you just want to relax. (For relaxation, see Swedish above.)
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Tell our host how you're feeling in plain words — "my shoulders are killing me", "I haven't slept in a week", "I just ran a marathon". We'll recommend the right one. There's no wrong answer.
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