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 massageRelaxation (Swedish)
Quiet Light touch
60–90 min $$$
Explore Relaxation (Swedish)Sports massage
Firm pressure Sound-led
30–60 min $$$
Explore Sports 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 | Relaxation (Swedish) | Sports massage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | ●●●●● 4/5 High | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high | ●●●●● 2/5 Low | ●●●●● 4/5 High |
| Quietness | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high | ●●●●● 2/5 Low |
| You are | Face down, then face up, on a table | Face down, then face up, on a table | Face down, then face up, on a table | On a table, sometimes in shorts for leg work |
| What you wear | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel | Draped, or shorts and a singlet |
| Assessed first | Yes — questions, and often movement tests | Brief — where it hurts, and how firm you want it | A short intake form, no testing | Yes — what you train and what is sore |
| What gets worked | Usually one or two areas | One or two areas, worked slowly | Whole body, in one flowing sequence | The muscles your sport loads |
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Oria Haven insight
- Deep tissue massage works the firmest of these; Relaxation (Swedish) is the lightest touch.
- Relaxation (Swedish) is the quietest room of the set.
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 | Relaxation (Swedish) | Sports massage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Resting hands (1) to as firm as you can take (5) | ●●●●● 4/5 High | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high | ●●●●● 2/5 Low | ●●●●● 4/5 High |
| You are | Face down, then face up, on a table | Face down, then face up, on a table | Face down, then face up, on a table | On a table, sometimes in shorts for leg work |
| What you wear | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel | Undressed to your comfort, draped with a towel | Draped, or shorts and a singlet |
| Quietness Talking throughout (1) to near silence (5) | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate | ●●●●● 3/5 Moderate | ●●●●● 5/5 Very high | ●●●●● 2/5 Low |
How the session runs
| Attribute | Remedial massage | Deep tissue massage | Relaxation (Swedish) | Sports 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 | A short intake form, no testing | Yes — what you train and what is sore |
| What gets worked | Usually one or two areas | One or two areas, worked slowly | Whole body, in one flowing sequence | The muscles your sport loads |
| Typical session | 30–60 min | 30–60 min | 60–90 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 | Rarely any soreness | Can be tender, depending how close to an event |
Practical
| Attribute | Remedial massage | Deep tissue massage | Relaxation (Swedish) | Sports 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 | No — relaxation massage is not claimable | Often claimable with an accredited therapist |
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A few places offering what you compared — somewhere to start, not a shortlist.
Traditional Thai bodywork on the Beaufort Street strip in Bedford, seven days a week: full-body Thai massage, foot reflexology and remedial work, with HICAPS on site for health-fund rebates on the remedial side. Walk-in friendly hours from 9:30am to 7pm.
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A Perth day-spa institution running since 1994, with rooms in Nedlands and at Carine Glades in Duncraig. The massage menu spans relaxation, full-body, deep tissue, hot stone, pregnancy and remedial work, sitting alongside facials, infrared sauna and full spa packages — the classic long-afternoon escape as much as a treatment stop.
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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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A six-room Hay Street studio with a large therapist team working across deep tissue, remedial, sports and relaxation massage, plus lymphatic drainage, reflexology-style foot work and mobile visits. A registered health provider, so most private funds rebate through HICAPS.
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