Reflexology
Quiet
45–60 min $$
Explore ReflexologyTypes of massage compared in Perth
Remedial, deep tissue, relaxation and the rest — what actually differs once you are on the table. Pressure, what you wear, whether anyone assesses you first, and whether your fund will pay.
Relaxation (Swedish)
Quiet Light touch
60–90 min $$$
Explore Relaxation (Swedish)At a glance
Where these differ most. Everything is a description of the session, never a promise about you.
| Attribute | Reflexology | Relaxation (Swedish) |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate | ●●●●● 2/5 Low |
| Quietness | ●●●●● 4/5 High | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high |
| You are | Reclined in a chair or on a table, shoes off | Face down, then face up, on a table |
| What you wear | Fully clothed — only the feet are uncovered | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel |
| Assessed first | A short intake, then straight to the feet | A short intake form, no testing |
| What gets worked | Feet, sometimes hands and ears | Whole body, in one flowing sequence |
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Oria Haven insight
- Reflexology works the firmest of these; Relaxation (Swedish) is the lightest touch.
- Relaxation (Swedish) is the quietest room of the set.
- Reflexology is usually the cheapest way in; Relaxation (Swedish) sits at the top of the range.
Scores describe a typical Perth session — what the hour is like, not what it will do for you. Individual studios vary; their listings carry the specifics.
On the table
| Attribute | Reflexology | Relaxation (Swedish) |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Resting hands (1) to as firm as you can take (5) | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate | ●●●●● 2/5 Low |
| You are | Reclined in a chair or on a table, shoes off | Face down, then face up, on a table |
| What you wear | Fully clothed — only the feet are uncovered | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel |
| Quietness Talking throughout (1) to near silence (5) | ●●●●● 4/5 High | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high |
How the session runs
| Attribute | Reflexology | Relaxation (Swedish) |
|---|---|---|
| Assessed first Whether anyone asks questions or tests movement before starting | A short intake, then straight to the feet | A short intake form, no testing |
| What gets worked | Feet, sometimes hands and ears | Whole body, in one flowing sequence |
| Typical session | 45–60 min | 60–90 min |
| The next day How the modality usually leaves people feeling, not a promise | Rarely sore, though single points can feel tender at the time | Rarely any soreness |
Practical
| Attribute | Reflexology | Relaxation (Swedish) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ | $$$ |
| Private health Always confirm with your own fund and therapist | Rarely — check with your fund first | No — relaxation massage is not claimable |
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A few places offering what you compared — somewhere to start, not a shortlist.
A massage and waxing studio on Main Street, Ellenbrook, offering remedial massage, cupping, reflexology and body and facial waxing, with rooms for couples. Remedial massage can be claimed on the spot through HICAPS if your extras cover includes it. Walk-ins are taken but booking is recommended, and it opens seven days, until 5.30pm on Sundays. Prices aren't published online.
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A Stirling Street studio on the Northbridge edge of the city covering an unusually wide massage menu: traditional Thai and Thai aromatherapy, remedial, deep tissue, sports, pregnancy, reflexology and couples relaxation sessions, in sittings from one to two hours.
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A 240-square-metre spa on Stirling Highway open seven days, 9am to 6pm, run by a remedial massage therapist of more than ten years and a skin therapist of fifteen who also founded Lomore Skin & Body in Manning. Customised remedial massage, HydroPeptide facials, head spa, foot care and reflexology, scrubs and wraps, and a German-designed infrared sauna, arranged into couples, 'professionals' and full-reset packages. Free parking at the front.
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Gary Kilian works from a suite on Naturaliste Terrace in the middle of Dunsborough. Remedial, therapeutic and relaxation massage, using deep connective tissue work, trigger point and muscle energy technique. One therapist, one room, booked directly.
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