Both massage and stretching relieve muscle tension, but they work differently. Stretching lengthens muscles you actively engage; massage releases tension passively through manual pressure. Thai massage uniquely combines both, offering the benefits of assisted stretching within a massage session.
Yoga-inspired stretches and pressure delivered by your therapist.
From 500,000 VND
Best For:
Techniques:
Deep manual release of tension without stretching movements.
From 400,000 VND
Best For:
Techniques:
| Aspect | Assisted Stretching / Thai Massage | Pressure Massage (Aroma / Shiatsu) |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility Improvement | Direct — stretches increase range of motion | Indirect — relaxing muscles can improve flexibility over time |
| Knot and Tension Release | Good — compression helps, but less direct | Excellent — pressure directly breaks down adhesions |
| Active Participation | Passive — therapist guides all movements | Fully passive — you just relax |
| Energizing Effect | Energizing — you feel activated and mobile | Relaxing — you feel calm and sedated |
| Best For Desk Workers | Excellent — counteracts hunching and hip tightness | Great — relieves upper back and shoulder knots |
Choose Thai massage if you need flexibility, feel stiff from sitting all day, or want an energizing session that leaves you moving better. It's stretching and massage in one.
Choose Aroma or Shiatsu if you have painful knots, want deep tension release, or prefer a calming, sedating experience rather than active movement.
Alternate based on your needs: Thai massage after long travel or sedentary weeks; Aroma or Shiatsu when you're stressed or have specific sore spots.
Your Safety Matters
Every MassageGo therapist meets strict qualification requirements
All therapists hold professional massage therapy certificates from accredited Vietnamese training programs.
Each therapist completes a minimum of 200 hours of hands-on training before joining our team.
We require at least 3 years of professional massage experience at hotels or licensed spas.
Our therapists can communicate in basic English to ensure a comfortable experience for international guests.
Every therapist goes through our rigorous 4-step screening process
We review professional certifications, training records, and a minimum of 3 years of spa or hotel experience.
Government-issued ID verification and background check to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
Hands-on skills test covering multiple massage techniques, hygiene protocols, and professional conduct.
Regular performance reviews based on customer feedback. Therapists maintain a 4.5+ rating to stay active.
Pay cash (VND) after your session — the price you see is the price you pay
“I yoga regularly and thought it covered what massage does. It doesn't. A 90-minute Thai session reaches muscle density and tension patterns that self-directed stretching doesn't access. The two complement rather than substitute. I do both now and the combination is significantly better than either alone.”
Anna H.
Germany