AVY SPA · PALO ALTO
Massage Services in Palo Alto for Pain Relief & Relaxation
Choose care for neck and shoulder tension, back tightness, tired hips and legs, sports recovery, facial tension, lymphatic relaxation or full-body stress relief. Avy Spa offers personalized massage in Palo Alto near Stanford, with free parking behind the building.
CHOOSE YOUR FOCUS
Choose where your body feels tight.
Start with the part of your body asking for attention. Each guide connects symptoms, service options and helpful enhancements.
Neck, shoulders & back relief
For headaches, neck stiffness, shoulder knots, back tension and waist tightness.
Head · Neck · Shoulders · Back · WaistView upper-body services → 02Hips, legs & active muscles
For tight hips, sore glutes, tired legs, overworked calves and post-workout stiffness.
Hips · Glutes · Legs · Calves · FeetView recovery services → 03Face, body & complete reset
For facial tension, stress, puffiness, travel fatigue and gentle head-to-toe relaxation.
Face · Stress · Swelling · Fatigue · ResetView beauty & relaxation →ALL MASSAGE SERVICES
See what each service targets—and how it works.
Every Avy Spa service is explained below by pain point, body area, hands-on approach and the add-ons that pair naturally with it.
FEATURED FOCUSED THERAPIES
Extra attention for stubborn tension.
Featured therapy
Body Gua Sha Therapy
Relief focusNeck · shoulders · back · waist
Body gua sha uses a smooth-edged tool with oil to apply repeated, controlled strokes over a focused muscular area. The pace and pressure are adapted to your sensitivity.
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- Effect
- Smooth tool-assisted strokes may help warm and loosen stiff neck, shoulder, back and waist tissue.
- Target areas
- Neck · shoulders · back · waist
- Best for
- Areas that feel stiff, congested or difficult to reach with hands alone.
- Warm the selected muscle area
- Apply oil for comfortable tool glide
- Use controlled strokes along the muscle
- Check skin response and pressure frequently
Featured therapy
Therapeutic Cupping
Relief focusBack · shoulders · waist · hips
Cups create controlled suction that lifts the skin and superficial tissue. They may be placed or moved across a selected area, depending on your comfort and the therapist's assessment.
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- Effect
- Lifting suction may help broad, stubborn muscle areas feel less compressed and easier to move.
- Target areas
- Back · shoulders · waist · hips
- Best for
- Broad muscular tightness and clients who enjoy a pulling sensation instead of pressure alone.
- Choose one primary focus area
- Adjust suction to your comfort
- Use stationary or gliding cups as appropriate
- Explain that temporary circular marks can occur
UPPER-BODY TENSION RELIEF
Neck, shoulders, back & waist
Focused services for headaches, jaw tension, neck stiffness, shoulder tightness, back knots and waist discomfort.
Trigger Point Massage
Relief focusNeck · shoulders · back · waist · hips · glutes
Trigger point massage gives specific areas more focused time. Your therapist locates tense muscle bands, applies controlled pressure and works around the area gradually rather than forcing it.
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- Effect
- May help soften stubborn knots and ease tension that spreads from one tight point.
- Pain points
- Dense knots, localized tightness and areas that stay tense after ordinary relaxation massage.
- Target areas
- Neck · shoulders · back · waist · hips · glutes
- Confirm the exact spot and how the sensation travels
- Warm surrounding tissue before focused pressure
- Use sustained or repeated pressure within your comfort
- Recheck movement and sensitivity as the work progresses
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Neck Acupressure Therapy
Relief focusNeck · upper shoulders · base of skull
This focused service uses deliberate pressure and slow muscle work around the neck and upper shoulders. Pressure is adjusted carefully because this area can be sensitive.
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- Effect
- May help the neck turn more comfortably and reduce the heavy, tight feeling across the shoulders.
- Pain points
- Screen-time tension, a stiff neck, shoulder elevation and tension that climbs toward the head.
- Target areas
- Neck · upper shoulders · base of skull
- Begin with broad shoulder and upper-back warming
- Work along the upper shoulders and neck muscles
- Use controlled acupressure around the base of the skull
- Finish with gentle movement or stretching when appropriate
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Therapeutic Cupping
Relief focusBack · shoulders · waist · hips
Cups create controlled suction that lifts the skin and superficial tissue. They may be placed or moved across a selected area, depending on your comfort and the therapist's assessment.
More Service Information
- Effect
- Lifting suction may help broad, stubborn muscle areas feel less compressed and easier to move.
- Pain points
- Broad muscular tightness and clients who enjoy a pulling sensation instead of pressure alone.
- Target areas
- Back · shoulders · waist · hips
- Choose one primary focus area
- Adjust suction to your comfort
- Use stationary or gliding cups as appropriate
- Explain that temporary circular marks can occur
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Body Gua Sha Therapy
Relief focusNeck · shoulders · back · waist
Body gua sha uses a smooth-edged tool with oil to apply repeated, controlled strokes over a focused muscular area. The pace and pressure are adapted to your sensitivity.
More Service Information
- Effect
- Smooth tool-assisted strokes may help warm and loosen stiff neck, shoulder, back and waist tissue.
- Pain points
- Areas that feel stiff, congested or difficult to reach with hands alone.
- Target areas
- Neck · shoulders · back · waist
- Warm the selected muscle area
- Apply oil for comfortable tool glide
- Use controlled strokes along the muscle
- Check skin response and pressure frequently
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Tension Headache Relief
Relief focusTemples · scalp · jaw · neck · shoulders
This service focuses on the muscular areas commonly involved when stress and posture create head tension. It uses gentle-to-moderate work rather than aggressive pressure around the head.
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- Effect
- May calm muscular tension around the scalp, temples, jaw, neck and shoulders.
- Pain points
- Stress-related head tension, screen fatigue and tightness that begins in the neck or shoulders.
- Target areas
- Temples · scalp · jaw · neck · shoulders
- Settle the upper back and shoulders first
- Use focused neck and base-of-skull pressure
- Add scalp, temple or jaw work as comfortable
- Finish slowly to support an unhurried reset
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Back Tension · Hot Stone
Relief focusShoulders · upper back · mid-back · lower back
Smooth heated stones bring steady warmth to the back while the therapist combines them with hands-on massage. Temperature and pressure are always adjusted to your comfort.
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- Effect
- Steady warmth may help guarded back muscles soften before and during massage.
- Pain points
- A back that feels guarded, tight or slow to relax with pressure alone.
- Target areas
- Shoulders · upper back · mid-back · lower back
- Confirm temperature comfort before placement
- Warm broad back muscles gradually
- Combine stone glides with hands-on massage
- Spend focused time around your priority back area
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
LEGS & SPORTS RECOVERY
Hips, glutes, legs & active muscles
Recovery and mobility-focused services for tight hips, sore glutes, tired legs, stiff calves and overworked feet.
Sports Muscle Recovery
Relief focusLegs · hips · glutes · back · shoulders · priority muscles
Sports recovery massage focuses on the muscles most affected by training, work or repetitive movement. It can combine compression, firmer massage and mobility work without turning the session into a workout.
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- Effect
- May help active or overworked muscles feel less tight and better prepared for comfortable movement.
- Pain points
- Post-workout soreness, repetitive activity and muscles that feel shortened or overused.
- Target areas
- Legs · hips · glutes · back · shoulders · priority muscles
- Discuss recent activity and sensitive areas
- Warm tissue before deeper work
- Use compression and focused muscle strokes
- Add mobility work only within a comfortable range
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Traditional Thai Healing
Relief focusHips · legs · back · shoulders
Thai-inspired bodywork combines rhythmic compression with guided stretching. The therapist supports the body through comfortable positions rather than forcing range.
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- Effect
- Compression and supported stretching may help a stiff body feel more open and mobile.
- Pain points
- Stiffness, reduced flexibility and clients who enjoy movement-based bodywork.
- Target areas
- Hips · legs · back · shoulders
- Discuss mobility limits before beginning
- Use rhythmic palm or forearm compression
- Guide supported stretches gradually
- Adjust or skip any position that does not feel right
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
BEAUTY & FULL-BODY RELAXATION
Face, body & complete reset
Head-to-toe services for general tension, stress, body heaviness, postnatal recovery or relaxing together.
Deep Tissue Massage
Relief focusFull body · stubborn tension · priority areas
Slow, firm and personalized pressure focuses on stubborn tension while keeping the full-body session balanced around your comfort.
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- Effect
- May help stubborn muscle tension feel softer while giving priority areas the time and pressure they need.
- Pain points
- Stubborn muscle tension, firmer-pressure preferences and active or overworked areas.
- Target areas
- Full body · back · shoulders · legs · customized priority areas
- Confirm firm-pressure preferences and priority areas
- Warm the body gradually before deeper work
- Use slower, focused pressure where needed
- Keep pressure within your comfort throughout
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Swedish Massage
Relief focusFull body · light-to-medium pressure · stress relief
Light-to-medium pressure and flowing full-body massage help your body unwind and calm mental stress. For focused pain, choose a targeted service or add Herbal Recovery Oil.
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- Effect
- May help the whole body feel lighter, calmer and more rested from head to toe.
- Pain points
- Mental stress, everyday tightness, first visits and guests who prefer gentle-to-medium pressure.
- Target areas
- Full body · neck · shoulders · back · arms · legs
- Confirm light-to-medium pressure preferences
- Use broad, flowing full-body strokes
- Keep transitions slow and unhurried
- Give gentle extra time to neck, shoulders or back
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Aromatherapy Massage
Relief focusFull body · especially neck and shoulders
Aromatherapy massage combines flowing full-body work with essential oil selected for a calm sensory experience. The aroma supports the atmosphere; the hands-on massage remains the heart of the session.
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- Effect
- May help the body and mind settle through slow full-body massage and a gentle aromatic experience.
- Pain points
- Stress, difficulty settling, mental fatigue and clients who prefer a soothing pace.
- Target areas
- Full body · especially neck and shoulders
- Confirm scent sensitivity and preference
- Use slow, connected full-body strokes
- Spend extra time where stress gathers
- Keep transitions quiet and unhurried
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Relief focusArms · legs · torso · full body
Lymphatic-style massage uses light, rhythmic movements rather than deep muscle pressure. The sequence is gentle and should feel calming, not forceful.
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- Effect
- Feather-light rhythmic work supports a gentle session and a lighter, less heavy body feeling.
- Pain points
- Clients seeking very light pressure, a sense of body heaviness or a quiet recovery session.
- Target areas
- Arms · legs · torso · full body
- Confirm goals, comfort and relevant health history
- Use light rhythmic strokes
- Follow a calm, methodical body sequence
- Avoid deep pressure during lymphatic-focused work
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Postnatal Recovery Massage
Relief focusBack · shoulders · hips · legs · full body
Postnatal massage is paced around comfort, current recovery and individual needs. The session can focus on shoulders, back and hips while still giving the whole body time to settle.
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- Effect
- May help tired shoulders, back, hips and legs relax through a gentle comfort-led session.
- Pain points
- New-parent muscular fatigue, feeding posture tension and a restorative pause after birth.
- Target areas
- Back · shoulders · hips · legs · full body
- Discuss current recovery and positioning needs
- Support the body with comfortable bolstering
- Focus on shoulders, back and hips as requested
- Adjust pressure and pacing throughout
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Couples Massage
Relief focusCustomized separately for each guest
Two guests receive massage at the same time in the same room. Each person confirms their own pressure, focus areas and comfort preferences with their therapist.
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- Effect
- Helps two guests relax together while each receives individual pressure and body-area focus.
- Pain points
- Partners, friends or family who want to relax together without receiving identical sessions.
- Target areas
- Customized separately for each guest
- Confirm each guest's preferences separately
- Begin and finish the sessions together
- Customize pressure and focus individually
- Keep the shared room calm and private
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Facial Gua Sha Massage
Relief focusFace · jawline · temples · neck
A smooth facial tool is used with light glide across the face, jawline and temples. The experience is gentle, unhurried and paired with hands-on facial massage.
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- Effect
- May help the jaw, cheeks and temples feel softer and less tense through gentle tool massage.
- Pain points
- Facial tension, jaw tightness and clients wanting a gentle face-and-neck ritual.
- Target areas
- Face · jawline · temples · neck
- Apply comfortable facial glide
- Use light outward tool strokes
- Focus on jawline, cheeks and temples
- Include gentle neck transitions when appropriate
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Facial Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Relief focusFace · jawline · sides of neck
This facial service uses very light, rhythmic hand movements. It is different from deep facial massage and is designed to feel subtle and calming.
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- Effect
- Very light rhythmic facial massage supports a calm, refreshed and less puffy feeling.
- Pain points
- A puffy or heavy facial feeling and clients who prefer feather-light pressure.
- Target areas
- Face · jawline · sides of neck
- Begin with gentle neck preparation
- Use feather-light facial movements
- Follow the jawline and facial contours
- Keep pressure consistently soft
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Prenatal Massage
Relief focusLower back · hips · legs · shoulders
Prenatal massage adapts positioning, bolstering and pressure for pregnancy comfort. Your therapist confirms your stage of pregnancy and any provider guidance before beginning.
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- Effect
- May ease everyday muscular tension while prioritizing pregnancy-aware positioning and comfort.
- Pain points
- Everyday pregnancy-related muscular tension and tired areas, with comfort and positioning as the priority.
- Target areas
- Lower back · hips · legs · shoulders
- Confirm pregnancy stage and comfort needs
- Use supportive side-lying or adjusted positioning
- Focus on common muscular tension areas
- Keep pressure and transitions pregnancy-aware
Separate recommendation: These enhancements are not included in the original service or its listed price.
Not sure which service fits?
Start with where you feel tension, then compare the effect, target areas and hands-on techniques shown for each service.SERVICE Q&A
Not sure what to book?
Start with what you feel—not the massage name. These answers point you toward a service, and your therapist will confirm the final focus and pressure before beginning.
What should I book for neck and shoulder pain?
Start with Neck Acupressure Therapy when the neck and upper shoulders are the main problem. Choose Trigger Point Massage when you also feel firm knots around the shoulder blades. Hot Stone or Body Gua Sha can be added separately for warmth or more concentrated work.
What should I book for a tension headache?
Tension Headache Relief focuses on the scalp, temples, base of the skull, neck and shoulders. If jaw clenching or facial tightness is part of the problem, Facial Gua Sha may also be helpful. Sudden, severe or unusual headaches need medical evaluation.
Which service is best for back or waist pain?
Trigger Point Massage is useful when you can identify specific knots. Back Tension · Hot Stone is a good choice when the back feels broadly stiff and slow to relax. Cupping or Body Gua Sha may be added separately for a focused back or waist area.
What should I choose for hip or glute tension?
Choose Trigger Point Massage for concentrated hip or glute knots. Choose Traditional Thai Healing when stiffness and mobility are the bigger concerns. Thai Stretching can be added separately for supported movement during the session.
What massage helps tired legs, calves or feet?
Sports Muscle Recovery fits overworked legs after training or repetitive activity. A Deep Tissue Massage can also be customized with extra time on the calves and feet. Tell us whether the area feels sore, heavy, tight or sensitive.
What should I book for stress and full-body relaxation?
Choose Swedish Massage for flowing full-body relaxation, or Deep Tissue Massage when selected muscle areas also need firmer attention. Aromatherapy is a separate service choice when a calm sensory experience is your main goal.
What is the difference between Swedish and Deep Tissue?
Swedish massage generally uses flowing, relaxing strokes. Deep Tissue uses slower, firmer work in selected areas. You do not need deep pressure everywhere: your therapist can blend both styles based on your comfort and priorities.
What are Body Gua Sha and Cupping best for?
Body Gua Sha Therapy uses smooth tool-assisted strokes over tight neck, shoulder, back or waist muscles. Therapeutic Cupping uses lifting suction over one focused area. Both can cause temporary redness or visible marks.
Are the recommended add-ons included in the massage service?
No. Every add-on shown under a service is a separate, optional recommendation. It is not included in the original massage service or its listed price. If selected, it is integrated into the massage time you booked and cannot be booked alone.
Should I book 60, 90 or 120 minutes?
Choose 60 minutes for general relaxation or one clear focus area. Choose 90 minutes when you want full-body massage plus detailed work on one or two areas. Choose 120 minutes when several areas need attention or you prefer a slower, more complete head-to-toe pace.
Can I receive massage during pregnancy?
Book Prenatal Massage so positioning, bolstering and pressure can be adapted for comfort. Please tell us your stage of pregnancy and share any guidance from your healthcare provider before the session.
When should I see a healthcare provider instead of booking massage?
Massage is for relaxation and general muscular comfort; it does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. Seek medical advice first for a new injury, unexplained swelling, numbness, weakness, fever, sudden or severe pain, or symptoms that are getting worse.
Is gratuity included in the massage price?
No. Gratuity is not included in the listed massage or add-on prices. Tips are optional and appreciated, and they go directly to your therapist.
PRICING
One clear reference.
Review the service descriptions first, then use this table to compare session lengths. Live availability is confirmed on the booking page.
| Service | 60 min | 90 min | 120 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger Point Massage | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Neck Acupressure Therapy | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Therapeutic Cupping | $120 | $170 | $215 |
| Body Gua Sha Therapy | $120 | $170 | $215 |
| Tension Headache Relief | $120 | $170 | $215 |
| Back Tension · Hot Stone | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Deep Tissue Massage | $95 | $145 | $190 |
| Swedish Massage | $95 | $145 | $190 |
| Aromatherapy Massage | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Sports Muscle Recovery | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Traditional Thai Healing | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Lymphatic Drainage Therapy | $120 | $170 | $215 |
| Facial Gua Sha Massage | $120 | $170 | $215 |
| Facial Lymphatic Drainage Massage | $120 | $170 | $215 |
| Prenatal Massage | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Postnatal Recovery Massage | $110 | $160 | $205 |
| Couples Massage | $190 | $290 | $380 |
Please note: Listed massage and add-on prices do not include gratuity.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Add focus to the areas that need it.
Add-ons are separate, optional recommendations and are not included in the original massage service or listed service price. Select one to see how it works, the body areas it supports and when it may be useful.
Back Walking
Additional add-on · Single $15 · Couple $30Cupping
Additional add-on · Single $25 · Couple $50Essential Oil
Additional add-on · Single $15 · Couple $30Body Gua Sha
Additional add-on · Single $25 · Couple $50Facial Gua Sha Massage
Additional add-on · Single $25 · Couple $50Hot Stone
Additional add-on · Single $15 · Couple $30IASTM Muscle Recovery
Additional add-on · Single $25 · Couple $50Body Lymphatic Drainage
Additional add-on · Single $25 · Couple $50Facial Lymphatic Drainage
Additional add-on · Single $25 · Couple $50Neck Acupressure
Additional add-on · Single $15 · Couple $30Prenatal Add-on
Additional add-on · Single $15 · Couple —Thai Stretching
Additional add-on · Single $15 · Couple $30Add-ons do not add extra session minutes and cannot be booked alone. Your therapist will confirm that the selected enhancement is appropriate for your comfort and goals.