So, you’ve decided to treat yourself to a home service massage – fantastic choice! But now you see the menu: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Combination… Which one is right for you? Choosing the perfect massage depends on your goals, preferences, and what your body needs right now.
Let’s break down some of the most popular types offered by home service providers like Angels Massage:
- Swedish Massage: The Relaxation Classic
- What it is: Uses long, flowing strokes, kneading, gentle tapping, and circular movements. Typically uses oil or lotion.
- Best for: General relaxation, reducing mild muscle tension, relieving stress, improving circulation, first-timers.
- Pressure: Light to medium.
- Deep Tissue Massage: Targeting Tension
- What it is: Focuses on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Uses slower strokes and more intense, direct pressure to release chronic knots and tension.
- Best for: Chronic aches and pains (like back or neck pain), muscle tightness or injury recovery, high tension areas.
- Pressure: Medium to deep (can sometimes be uncomfortable, but effective).
- Shiatsu Massage: Energetic Balancing
- What it is: A Japanese technique involving finger pressure (thumb, fingers, palms), stretching, and joint manipulation along the body’s energy pathways (meridians). Usually performed without oil, often while clothed or lightly covered.
- Best for: Reducing stress and anxiety, improving energy flow, relieving headaches, promoting emotional balance.
- Pressure: Varies, can be deep point pressure.
- Combination Massage: The Best of Both Worlds
- What it is: Blends techniques from different massage types, often Swedish and Deep Tissue or Shiatsu. The therapist customizes the session based on your needs.
- Best for: Addressing multiple concerns (e.g., needing relaxation and work on a specific knot), experiencing different techniques.
- Pressure: Customizable.
How to Choose?
- Consider your main goal: Are you primarily seeking relaxation (Swedish, light Shiatsu) or relief from specific pain/knots (Deep Tissue, focused Shiatsu)?
- Think about pressure: Do you prefer a gentle touch or deeper work?
- Don’t hesitate to ask! When booking with Angels Massage, tell us what you’re hoping to achieve. Our team can help recommend the best massage type for you.
Understanding your options empowers you to get the most benefit and enjoyment from your home massage experience.
Ready to find your perfect match?
Angels Massage offers a range of therapies delivered by professional therapists to your home in Makati, BGC, Malate, Pasay, and Mandaluyong.
Call or Text Us to Discuss Your Needs & Book: (0969) 615-4155