Preventive massage is about staying ahead of tension, stress, and physical wear before they become problems. Therapeutic massage is about addressing issues that already exist — pain, injury, chronic tension. Both are valuable; knowing which you need right now determines the session style and frequency you should choose.
Regular light-to-medium sessions that keep tension from building.
From 500,000 VND
Best For:
Techniques:
Targeted, firm work designed to resolve an existing physical problem.
From 500,000 VND
Best For:
Techniques:
| Aspect | Preventive Maintenance Massage | Therapeutic Treatment Massage |
|---|---|---|
| When to Use | Before problems develop — proactive | After problems appear — reactive |
| Frequency | Regular — weekly or bi-weekly is ideal | As needed — when issues flare or persist |
| Pressure | Light to medium — maintenance doesn't need deep work | Medium to firm — problems require deeper resolution |
| Duration | 60 min usually sufficient for maintenance | 90-120 min for thorough therapeutic work |
| Long-Term Result | Problems prevented before they start | Existing problems resolved — then transition to preventive |
Choose preventive massage if you're currently pain-free but want to stay that way. Weekly Aroma massage prevents the tension accumulation that leads to chronic pain.
Choose therapeutic massage if you have existing pain, chronic tension, or a specific problem to address. Shiatsu or Thai massage are our best therapeutic options.
Same-day booking. Confirmed in minutes.
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Keep your routine simple with English support and therapist continuity.
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Read moreYour 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
Everything you need to know before you book
Once you have a direction — even a tentative one — same-day booking is available for all services. The fastest path from "I think I want Thai massage" to a therapist in your room is WhatsApp: send the service, your hotel name, duration, and preferred time. Confirmation within 30 minutes. If you are still genuinely deciding, message us with your situation — what your body feels like, what you want from the session, how much time you have — and we will suggest the right service before confirming. Changing your choice after booking is easy as long as you message at least 30 minutes before the therapist departs.
Three practical factors matter when choosing between services: (1) time available — clothed services (Thai, shiatsu, foot, head and shoulder) can be arranged with 1–2 hours notice; oil services need 2–3 hours; (2) the evening's plans — if you plan to sleep immediately after, oil-based services (aromatherapy, hot stone) are well-suited; if you are going out, clothed services leave no residue or smell; (3) physical state — for general fatigue and tension, Thai or aromatherapy; for specific pain points, shiatsu or cupping; for travel recovery, Thai or shiatsu. Budget is rarely the deciding factor — the price range across all services is narrow (500,000–600,000 VND for most 60-minute sessions).
Regardless of which service you choose, the booking and arrival experience is the same: therapist arrives at your door, introduces themselves, briefly confirms your preferences and any health considerations (takes 2 minutes), and sets up. For first-time guests, the pre-session consultation is more thorough — the therapist wants to understand your pressure preferences and any areas to avoid. Be honest about discomfort during the session; therapists adjust continuously and prefer knowing rather than guessing. Sessions run the full booked duration. No prepayment is required. Cash settles directly with the therapist at the end of the session. Most guests book a second session before the first one ends.
“Started booking for therapeutic reasons — specific back issues. Continued when the issues resolved because regular sessions kept them resolved. The shift from therapeutic to preventive happened naturally. Monthly maintenance is more effective than periodic crisis management.”
James L.
Singapore