What is remedial massage, and is it right for you?

"Remedial" and "relaxation" massage are often used interchangeably, but they're not quite the same. Knowing the difference helps you book the session that actually fits what you're after. This is the short, practical version for booking at our Innaloo studio. If you want the evidence behind it, our reference page on the difference between remedial and relaxation massage sets out what the one head-to-head trial actually found.

Side by side

A relaxation massage is a flowing, full-body treatment designed to calm the nervous system and help you switch off. Pressure is usually light to medium, and the goal is simply to feel good and unwind.

A remedial massage is more focused. It tends to start with a quick chat about a specific concern, whether that's a tight shoulder, lower-back tension or recovery after activity, and the treatment is tailored to work on that area with techniques chosen to suit.

What a remedial session looks like

• A short conversation at the start about how you're feeling and what you'd like to work on.
• Treatment focused on the areas that need it, with pressure adjusted to your comfort.
• Simple aftercare suggestions so the benefits last beyond the table.

How to choose

If you mainly want to relax and reset, a relaxation massage is a lovely choice. If you have a particular area of tension you'd like addressed, remedial or deep tissue may suit you better. If you're not sure, mention it when you arrive and we'll tailor the session either way.

Choosing for someone else? A gift voucher for any treatment lets them pick what suits them best, and it stays valid for three years.

Booking at our studio? Remedial massage in Innaloo covers session lengths, prices and HICAPS claims, and the full treatment menu lists the other nine treatments.

If you have never had a professional massage, our walkthrough of what to expect at your first massage covers the whole appointment. And if desk work is what brought you here, massage for desk neck and shoulder tension is the better place to start.

Ready to book? You can check availability online any time.