Both Shiatsu and Foot massage use pressure point techniques, but they target different areas. Shiatsu works meridian points throughout your body, while Foot massage focuses reflexology on your feet and lower legs. Your choice depends on where you need relief.
Release tension through targeted pressure point therapy.
From 500,000 VND
Best For:
Techniques:
Walk pain-free and feel lighter on your feet.
From 500,000 VND
Best For:
Techniques:
| Aspect | Shiatsu Massage | Foot Massage |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Full body—back, shoulders, neck, arms, legs | Feet, ankles, and lower legs only |
| Technique Focus | Meridian lines and energy flow throughout body | Reflexology points that correspond to body organs |
| Price | 500,000 VND (full body treatment) | 500,000 VND (focused treatment) |
| Clothing | Comfortable loose clothing, no oil typically | Just remove shoes and socks |
| Best For | Overall tension, specific problem areas anywhere | Feet-specific issues, quick convenient session |
Choose Shiatsu when you have tension throughout your body, specific knots or pain points, or want comprehensive pressure point therapy.
Choose Foot massage when your feet are the main issue, you want a quick session, or prefer not to change clothes.
Same-day booking. Confirmed in minutes.
Living in HCMC? Set a recurring weekly slot.
Keep your routine simple with English support and therapist continuity.
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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
Everything you need to know before you book
Both services in this comparison are clothed — no oil, no undressing required, and therapist setup under 5 minutes. This makes same-day bookings straightforward: as little as 1–2 hours notice is sufficient for most clothed services. Book via WhatsApp with your hotel name, the service you have chosen, preferred duration, and start time. Confirmation comes within 30 minutes. The 90-minute format is recommended for first-timers with either service — enough time to cover a thorough sequence without feeling rushed. Late-night sessions (after 11 PM) are available with a 100,000 VND surcharge.
Clothed massage services are the most flexible in terms of timing — no oil smell to consider, no shower needed afterward, and you can book at any hour without the pre/post logistics of oil-based treatments. Both Thai and shiatsu see strong morning bookings for an energy-boosting or jet-lag-addressing start. Head and shoulder and foot massage are popular midday and early evening. For any clothed service, the most available booking windows are mid-morning (9–11 AM) and early evening (5–7 PM). If you are deciding between morning and evening, consider that Thai and shiatsu work well at both; foot and head and shoulder are more evening-weighted in typical booking patterns.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing — the therapist can provide suitable clothes if needed for Thai massage. The therapist arrives with a padded mat or compact kit and sets up in 3–5 minutes. Sessions for clothed services involve pressure, compression, and stretching rather than gliding strokes. Communicate freely about pressure intensity during the session — the therapist adjusts based on your feedback. Most guests feel energized rather than drowsy after clothed pressure work. No shower is needed after. Payment is cash, settled directly with the therapist at the end of the session.
“Shiatsu covers the whole meridian system. Foot massage covers the reflexology map. They overlap in theory but feel completely different. For general health I'd choose shiatsu. For recovery from a day of walking, foot wins immediately.”
Min K.
South Korea