Who Relaxation Massage is for
Pick Relaxation if you want a calm hour rather than firmer focused work. You are stressed but nothing feels especially tight. You are sensitive to firm pressure. You want a forgiving introduction to professional massage. You are coming in the late evening before sleep and want gentle, even work. Most weekly self-care regulars in San Diego settle into Relaxation as the default service.
Relaxation is not the right pick if you have a specific tight knot — for that, our Deep Tissue Massage with firmer focused pressure is the better match. If you want the warm aromatic oil experience, try Aromatherapy Massage instead.
What a 60-minute Relaxation session covers
The therapist starts at your back — about 25 minutes of slow, even strokes warm the back, shoulders, neck, and arms. The pressure stays consistently gentle. After the turnover, another 25 minutes work the front of the legs, the arms, and the head, finishing with very light closing strokes that settle you completely. Most guests are mostly asleep by minute 40.
30-minute Relaxation sessions focus on either upper body (back, shoulders, neck) or lower body (legs, feet). You choose at check-in.
Pricing — honest and flat
$40 for 30 minutes, $60 for 60 minutes. Same flat pricing as all our other services. Cash and major credit cards accepted. Tipping is voluntary.
Frequently asked
How is Relaxation different from Swedish?
Both share a calm, gentle pace. The difference is intention. Swedish covers more areas at a steady rhythm. Relaxation prioritizes a quieter mood, longer dwell time, and even pressure throughout — designed purely to slow you down rather than to address specific tension.
Is Relaxation Massage good for stress?
Yes — it is our most-recommended service for guests coming in specifically for stress relief without specific muscle tightness. The slow rhythm and gentle pressure shift the nervous system into rest mode, often producing meaningfully better sleep that same night.
Should I expect any firm pressure?
No — by design. Pressure stays in the light-to-moderate range throughout the session. If you want firmer work, our Deep Tissue session is the better match.