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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
The most common booking pattern for tourists is from the taxi or ride back to the hotel after a day of sightseeing — feet and legs are at their most tired, and booking en route gives the therapist 45–60 minutes to arrive. Send your hotel name and estimated return time via WhatsApp. Same-day bookings are standard for this use case. Foot massage is the most booked service for post-sightseeing recovery; if it was a particularly long or hot day, aromatherapy for a full-body evening treatment is the next most popular.
The natural booking window for sightseers is 4–8 PM — the return-from-tourism slot. This coincides with peak demand, so booking before you head out in the morning (with a late afternoon start time) gives the most flexibility. A 60-minute session is sufficient for targeted foot and lower leg work; 90 minutes is better if the whole body is tired. For first-time massage clients or first-time visitors to Vietnam, 60 minutes with a straightforward service (foot massage or aromatherapy) is the right starting point — it's accessible and requires minimal decision-making.
The therapist arrives at your hotel with full professional equipment — setup takes 3–5 minutes. For foot massage, you remain fully clothed (only shoes and socks off); for aromatherapy, you undress to your comfort level under a sheet. Both services are accessible without any prior massage experience. If it's your first time, tell the therapist at the start — they'll check in on pressure and comfort more frequently. The session runs the full booked time. Payment is cash after; tipping is not required though appreciated. No booking deposit required.
“Traveling solo through Southeast Asia. Wanted a massage without the awkwardness of a walk-in spa alone. MassageGo delivered to the guesthouse — therapist arrived, professional from start to finish, no sales pressure, no upsell. Just a good 90-minute Thai massage. That's all I wanted.”
Clara V.
Germany