Remedial massage
Firm pressure
30–60 min $$$
Explore Remedial massageTypes of massage compared in Perth
Remedial, deep tissue, relaxation and the rest — what actually differs once you are on the table. Pressure, what you wear, whether anyone assesses you first, and whether your fund will pay.
Deep tissue massage
Firm pressure
30–60 min $$$
Explore Deep tissue massageAt a glance
Where these differ most. Everything is a description of the session, never a promise about you.
| Attribute | Remedial massage | Deep tissue massage |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure | ●●●●● 4/5 High | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high |
| Assessed first | Yes — questions, and often movement tests | Brief — where it hurts, and how firm you want it |
| What gets worked | Usually one or two areas | One or two areas, worked slowly |
| The next day | Can be tender for a day afterwards | Commonly tender for a day or two |
| Private health | Often claimable with an accredited therapist — check your fund | Sometimes, where an accredited therapist bills it as remedial |
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Oria Haven insight
- Deep tissue massage works the firmest of these; Remedial massage is the lightest touch.
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 | Remedial massage | Deep tissue massage |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Resting hands (1) to as firm as you can take (5) | ●●●●● 4/5 High | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high |
| You are | Face down, then face up, on a table | Face down, then face up, on a table |
| What you wear | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel |
| Quietness Talking throughout (1) to near silence (5) | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate |
How the session runs
| Attribute | Remedial massage | Deep tissue massage |
|---|---|---|
| Assessed first Whether anyone asks questions or tests movement before starting | Yes — questions, and often movement tests | Brief — where it hurts, and how firm you want it |
| What gets worked | Usually one or two areas | One or two areas, worked slowly |
| Typical session | 30–60 min | 30–60 min |
| The next day How the modality usually leaves people feeling, not a promise | Can be tender for a day afterwards | Commonly tender for a day or two |
Practical
| Attribute | Remedial massage | Deep tissue massage |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ | $$$ |
| Private health Always confirm with your own fund and therapist | Often claimable with an accredited therapist — check your fund | Sometimes, where an accredited therapist bills it as remedial |
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A few places offering what you compared — somewhere to start, not a shortlist.
A family-run Jandakot studio pairing table work — remedial, relaxation, pregnancy, lymphatic drainage and chakra balancing massage — with a recovery wing of infrared wellness pods, body-roll and compression boots. Appointment only, massage from $115, booked through Fresha.
$115 / session
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Remedial massage inside a physiotherapy practice on Cambridge Street, with therapist Yoko Murai (Massage & Myotherapy Australia member) working 45, 60 and 90-minute sessions on deeper muscle tension and chronic tightness. Health-fund rebates process on site, and Saturdays are covered.
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Next: Sat mornings
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A six-practitioner clinic on Old Perth Road pairing naturopathy and homeopathy with remedial massage, Bowen therapy, reflexology and hypnotherapy. Live blood analysis is offered at a stated $110 for a forty-minute session, and the clinic stays open to 8pm on weeknights with Saturday hours — rare flexibility for the Swan corridor.
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Next: Weeknights to 8pm
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A massage clinic on Grand Boulevard in Joondalup, opened in 2015 by owner and remedial massage therapist Puan Yangbun and now run with a team of four therapists. Treatments include remedial, sports, deep tissue, relaxation, pregnancy and Thai yoga massage, plus reflexology, lymphatic drainage, cupping and dry needling. Open seven days, Monday to Saturday until 7:30pm and Sunday 8am to 6pm.
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Next: Open 7 days
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