Relaxing full-body massage at Avy Spa in Palo Alto
AVY SPA · PALO ALTO

Find the Massage Your Body Needs.

Start with the area that feels uncomfortable—neck, shoulders, head, back, waist, legs or the whole body. This guide explains which service fits each need. When you are ready, continue to our separate booking page to choose 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

Massage by Body Condition

What Are You Feeling Today?

A service may appear under more than one need because bodies are not one-size-fits-all. Use these suggestions as a starting point; your therapist can adjust pressure and focus after speaking with you.

Neck · Shoulders · Upper Back

Desk & Shoulder Tension

Trigger Point fits deep knots around the shoulder blades. Neck Acupressure fits stiff neck and shoulder tension. Head Release fits screen fatigue, poor sleep and stress-related head tension.

Back · Waist · Hips

Back & Lower-Back Pain

Cupping supports circulation and muscle relaxation for dense back or waist tension. Gua Sha suits broad stiffness. Deep Tissue is a hands-on firm-pressure option.

Legs · Hips · Sports

Soreness & Limited Mobility

Sports Recovery suits tired muscles after exercise. Thai Healing adds stretching. Gua Sha or Cupping may be used for selected leg, hip or back tightness.

Heavy · Puffy · Travel Fatigue

Lighter Full-Body Feeling

Gentle lymphatic work fits puffiness, tired legs and body heaviness after long flights, long drives, sitting or mentally exhausting weeks. It is not deep pressure.

Choose Enough Time for Your Body

Focused relief and full-body relaxation.

A 60-minute massage is best for one or two main areas while still allowing basic full-body relaxation. If several areas need attention and you also want a complete full-body massage, choose 90 or 120 minutes so the session does not feel rushed.

60 MinutesBest for 1–2 focus areas plus a basic full-body relaxation massage.
90 MinutesRecommended for several tight areas plus more complete full-body relaxation.
120 MinutesThe most unhurried choice for multiple areas and time to relax slowly.
Need More Time?Ask about extending your existing massage, subject to therapist availability.
+30 Minutes · $50Add to an existing massage session.
+60 Minutes · $95Add to an existing massage session.

Additional time is subject to therapist and room availability. For the best chance of availability, request the extension when booking or contact Avy Spa before your appointment.

Gua Sha therapy for tired and tight legs at Avy Spa in Palo Alto
Featured Therapy · Gua Sha

Focused tool work for tight, heavy-feeling areas.

Gua Sha uses smooth, controlled strokes with a massage tool over selected muscles. It is a strong choice when the neck, shoulders, back, waist or legs feel broadly tight, overworked or slow to relax with hands-on massage alone.

Neck & shouldersFor desk posture, upper-back stiffness and broad shoulder tension.
Back & waistFor a heavy, stagnant-feeling back and widespread muscle tightness.
Hips & legsFor active bodies, standing jobs and post-exercise tightness.
Circulation supportTool strokes support local circulation and a warmer, more released feeling.

Temporary redness or marks may occur. For swelling or fluid-related heaviness where very light pressure is preferred, choose Lymphatic Drainage instead. Gua Sha is wellness care and does not diagnose or treat a medical condition.

01 · Pain & Tension

Focused Relief

Best when you can point to a specific tight area. Trigger Point and Neck Acupressure focus on localized muscle tension; Cupping and Gua Sha offer tool-based options for broader, stubborn tightness. Temporary marks are possible with Cupping or body Gua Sha.

Shoulders · Shoulder Blades · Upper Back

Trigger Point Massage

Targeted pressure for deep knots and stubborn tight spots. Choose this when the main discomfort is concentrated around the shoulders, shoulder blades or upper back rather than spread across the whole body.

Body areasShoulders, shoulder blades, upper back
Best forDeep localized knots
StyleFocused, firm and adjustable
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Neck · Shoulders · Base of Skull

Neck Focus · Acupressure

Focused thumb and finger pressure for neck stiffness, tight shoulders and tension at the base of the skull. A good match for desk work, phone use and mild tension that may travel toward the head.

Body areasNeck, shoulders, base of skull
Best forDesk posture and stiffness
May help relaxMild stress-related head tension
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Head · Eyes · Scalp · Temples

Head Release & Tension Relief

A gentle head, scalp, temple, neck and shoulder focus for screen fatigue, tired or puffy-looking eyes, poor sleep, stress and tension that feels concentrated around the head. It does not treat eye disease or medical headaches.

Body areasScalp, temples, eye area, neck
Best forStress, screen fatigue, poor sleep
Medical noteNew or severe symptoms need a doctor
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02 · Classic Massage

Full-Body Massage

Choose Swedish when relaxation and gentle-to-medium flowing pressure are your priority. Choose Deep Tissue when you want firmer, more focused work for muscle tension. Pressure is always customized to your comfort.

Gentle · Flowing · Full Body

Swedish Massage

A classic full-body massage with smooth, flowing strokes for everyday tension, relaxation and a calmer overall feeling.

Best forStress and general tension
PressureLight to medium
Good first choiceWhen you want to relax
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Firm · Focused · Full Body

Deep Tissue Massage

Slower, firmer work customized for persistent muscle tension. Tell your therapist if any pressure feels too intense.

Best forFirm-pressure preference
PressureMedium to firm, adjustable
Choose 90+Focused area plus full body
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03 · Movement & Recovery

For Active Bodies

These services fit guests who train, stand for long shifts or feel stiff through the hips, legs and back. Sports Recovery uses firmer broad pressure; Thai Healing adds assisted stretching and movement.

Back · Legs · Glutes · Calves

Sports Muscle Recovery

Firm, broad back-walking therapy for active, overworked muscles after training, physical work or long weeks on your feet.

Best forTraining soreness
PressureFirm and broad
Choose 120Back and lower body
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Hips · Hamstrings · Shoulders · Back

Traditional Thai Healing

Assisted stretching, steady pressure and restorative movement for guests who feel stiff through the whole body.

Best forOverall stiffness
ExperiencePressure plus stretching
Choose 90+Complete mobility work
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04 · Warmth & Calm

Relaxation Therapies

For guests who want to slow down rather than receive highly focused therapeutic work. Hot Stone adds warmth for cold, stiff muscles; Aromatherapy adds a calming essential-oil experience.

Back · Shoulders · Waist

Back Tension · Hot Stone

Warm stone therapy for muscles that stay cold, stiff or difficult to relax, combined with hands-on massage.

Best forCold, stiff muscles
ExperienceHeat plus massage
TemperatureAdjusted for comfort
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Calming · Essential Oil · Full Body

Aromatherapy Massage

Warm essential oils and flowing massage for everyday stress, restlessness and guests who find it difficult to wind down.

Best forStress and relaxation
PressureCalming and customized
ChoosePreferred aroma at booking
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05 · Gentle & Supportive Care

Special Comfort Needs

These services use gentler positioning or pressure. Lymphatic Drainage is extremely light and rhythmic. Prenatal uses supportive side-lying positioning. Postnatal care should be booked after appropriate medical clearance.

Pregnancy · Side-Lying Support

Prenatal Massage

Supportive side-lying massage for everyday pregnancy tension and tired muscles around the lower back, hips, shoulders and legs.

Best forPregnancy comfort
PositionSupportive side-lying
Please sharePregnancy stage and concerns
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After Birth · Gentle Recovery

Postnatal Recovery Massage

Gentle care for neck, upper-back, hip and lower-back tension related to feeding, carrying and caring for a baby.

Best forNeck and upper-back tension
PressureGentle and customized
Good to knowBook after medical clearance
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Calm · Reset · Full Body

Preconception Massage

A calming full-body session for rest, everyday stress and a reset during a physically or emotionally demanding season.

Best forStress and full-body tension
FocusFull body, shoulders, back
PressureCalming and customized
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06 · Face, Jaw & Puffiness

Gentle Facial Therapies

Choose Facial Gua Sha for jaw, temple and brow tension with gentle sculpting tool work. Choose Facial Lymphatic Massage for the lightest rhythmic option when the face feels puffy or tired.

Jawline · Cheeks · Brow · Temples

Facial Gua Sha Massage

Gentle sculpting care for jaw clenching, temple tension and a tired-looking face. This is gentler than body Gua Sha.

Best forJaw and temple tension
PressureGentle facial care
Choose 90Face plus broader relaxation
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Face · Jaw · Neck

Facial Lymphatic Massage

Very gentle rhythmic facial massage for puffiness and a calm, rested finish. It does not use deep pressure.

Best forFacial puffiness
PressureThe gentlest facial option
Choose 90More time for face and body
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07 · Private Couples Room

Couples Massage

Two side-by-side massages in a private room. Each guest can choose Swedish or Deep Tissue, different pressure and a different focus. For the widest availability, we recommend booking one individual appointment for each guest. Direct couples bookings may require a small time adjustment so two therapists and the room are available together.

Two Guests · Customized Individually

Relax Together

A shared experience without requiring both guests to receive the same style. Tell us each person’s preference when booking.

Best forPartners, friends or family
PressureCustomized for each guest
Most popular90 minutes
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Optional Enhancements

Add Focus to Another Massage

Add-ons are short enhancements attached to a massage—not separate 60-, 90- or 120-minute services.

Prices below are per guest. For couples, two guests selecting an Add-on means twice the listed price. Each guest may choose the same or a different Add-on.

Cupping

+$25

Suction for a selected dense or heavy-feeling area.

Gua Sha

+$25

Smooth tool work for selected neck, shoulder or back tension.

Lymphatic Drainage

+$25

Gentle rhythmic attention added to a suitable massage.

IASTM Recovery

+$25

Focused tool work for active-body or desk-related tension.

Facial Gua Sha

+$25

Gentle facial tool work for jaw, brow and temple tension.

Facial Lymphatic

+$25

Very light facial care for a puffy or tired feeling.

Hot Stone

+$15

Warmth for selected back and shoulder muscles.

Essential Oil

+$15

A calming aromatic enhancement.

CBD Oil

+$15

A soothing oil option for tired areas.

Back Walking

+$15

Broad pressure for larger back, glute or leg muscles.

Neck Acupressure

+$15

Extra focused pressure for small neck and shoulder knots.

Thai Stretching

+$15

Assisted stretching for hips, legs, shoulders or back.

Prenatal Add-on

+$15

Pregnancy-aware positioning and focused comfort for one guest.

Before You Book

Clear Answers

What if several services fit my body condition?

Choose the one that matches your main goal today. For example, choose Neck Acupressure for desk-related neck stiffness, Trigger Point for specific knots, or Gua Sha for broader neck-and-back tightness. Tell your therapist about every area before the session so the plan can be adjusted.

Are Cupping, Gua Sha and Lymphatic Drainage full services or Add-ons?

Both formats are available. The service cards above are complete appointments centered on that technique. The Add-on section contains shorter enhancements attached to another massage. Book only one format unless you intentionally want both.

Can Cupping or Gua Sha leave marks?

Yes. Cupping can leave temporary circular marks, while body Gua Sha may create temporary redness or marks. Tell your therapist about blood-thinning medication, skin sensitivity, easy bruising or other concerns before treatment.

Is Lymphatic Drainage deep pressure?

No. It uses very light, rhythmic touch and is not medical treatment. If your priority is firm work for muscle knots, choose Deep Tissue, Trigger Point or another focused service instead.

How do I choose 60, 90 or 120 minutes?

Choose 60 minutes for one main focus or regular relaxation. Choose 90 minutes for two areas or focused work plus full-body massage. Choose 120 minutes for several areas, long-held tension or the most unhurried experience. Some specialized services currently offer only one or two lengths, and this page shows only those real options.

When should I ask a medical professional before massage?

Ask your healthcare professional before booking if you have new or unexplained severe pain, fever, infection, suspected blood clot, recent surgery without clearance, a high-risk pregnancy, or another condition that may make massage unsuitable. Massage is wellness care and does not diagnose or treat medical conditions.

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