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Massage Types Encyclopedia Explained

Every major massage style, explained simply — how it works, what it feels like and who it suits.

💆 Swedish Massage

The classic Western relaxation massage — long, gliding strokes with oil to ease tension and calm the nervous system.

🌿 Thai Massage

An active, stretching-based massage done fully clothed on a floor mat, sometimes called "lazy person’s yoga".

💪 Deep Tissue Massage

Slower, firmer pressure that targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release stubborn knots.

🏃 Sports Massage

Targeted treatment for active people — helps recovery, reduces injury risk and supports performance.

🩹 Remedial Massage

A clinical treatment for specific pain, stiffness or injury — often eligible for a private health-fund rebate.

🤰 Pregnancy (Prenatal) Massage

A gentle, adapted massage for expecting mothers, using safe positioning and lighter pressure.

🪨 Hot Stone Massage

Warm, smooth basalt stones are used to massage and place on the body, melting tension with deep, comforting heat.

🌸 Aromatherapy Massage

A gentle massage using essential oils chosen for their scent and effects, blending touch with aroma.

🦶 Reflexology

Pressure applied to points on the feet, hands and ears, mapped to the rest of the body for relaxation and balance.

🖐️ Shiatsu

A Japanese pressure therapy using fingers, thumbs and palms along the body’s energy pathways, done fully clothed.

💧 Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Very light, rhythmic strokes that encourage the movement of lymph fluid and reduce swelling.

🏺 Cupping & TCM Tuina

Traditional Chinese techniques — cupping uses suction cups, while tuina is a rhythmic, acupressure-based massage.