Dynamic Stretch & Energy Flow
VS
Sustained Pressure & Meridian Balance
Not sure which one is right for you? This guide answers that question directly — with a clear verdict for every common situation.
Which one is right for your situation?
If your goal is
Improving flexibility, range of motion, or releasing physical stiffness
If your goal is
Addressing fatigue, stress, headaches, or digestive complaints through energy work
If your goal is
You prefer a more still, meditative experience vs an active, movement-based one
Choose Swedish when…
Choose Deep Tissue when…
Option A
Choose Swedish
Your flexibility and range of motion are restricted
Assisted stretching in Thai massage is the most direct treatment for tight hips, hamstrings, and thoracic spine that passive pressure alone cannot fully address.
You sit for long hours and feel physically compressed
Thai massage's full-body movement and passive stretching reverses the global postural compression created by sustained sitting — more comprehensively than table-based massage.
You want a physically engaging experience
Thai massage is sometimes called "lazy yoga" — your body is moved through postures by the therapist. If you want to feel physically worked, Thai delivers that experience.
You're an athlete wanting mobility-focused treatment
Athletes use Thai massage specifically for the flexibility and joint mobility benefit alongside their sports massage programme.
Thai massage provides an experience unlike any table-based modality — ideal for clients ready to explore beyond Swedish or deep tissue.
Option B
Choose Deep Tissue
You're experiencing chronic fatigue or low energy
Specific shiatsu points associated with kidney and spleen meridians are used to restore energy in cases of persistent low-level fatigue unresolved by rest alone
Stress and anxiety are significantly affecting your wellbeing
Shiatsu's rhythmic, sustained pressure along energy pathways produces a uniquely deep stress release — different in quality from standard massage.
You have recurring tension headaches
Gallbladder and bladder meridian points along the neck and shoulders are specifically associated with headache relief in shiatsu — often producing results within a single session.
You have digestive complaints alongside your tension
Abdominal shiatsu work targeting meridian points has documented benefit for bloating, sluggishness, and irritable bowel-type symptoms alongside physical tension.
Shiatsu is slow, still, and meditative. The therapist applies sustained pressure and holds — creating a grounded, calm experience suited to those who want stillness.
Transparent, fair pricing
No hidden fees. All sessions include RMT travel, equipment, assessment, and insurance receipt.
60-Minute Session
$ 118.99
per session · per person
✓ RMT insurance receipt
✓ Professional table & linens
✓ Travel to your location
Most Popular
90-Minute Session
$ 159.99
per session · per person
✓ Deep focus on tension areas
✓ Written aftercare plan
✓ Most popular duration
120-Minute Session
$ 199.99
per session · per person
✓ Ideal for deep relaxation goals
✓ Recommended for chronic stress
✓ Detailed session notes
How it works, step by step
Booking a massage at home is simple here's what to expect from the moment you book to the moment your therapist leaves.
Same-day bookings available
Book online in 2 minutes choose duration, date, and location. Browse therapist profiles and pick your RMT.
Nothing to prepare
Your RMT arrives on time with a professional table, fresh linens, oils, and all equipment needed.
Pressure adjusted
A brief check-in covers your goals, pressure preference, and any areas to avoid. The full-body session begins.
Submit to your benefits
Your RMT provides hydration tips and simple aftercare. Your RMT insurance receipt arrives by email within minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No — all stretches in Thai massage are passive and controlled entirely by the therapist. Your flexibility level is assessed at the start and every movement is adapted accordingly. There is no requirement to already be flexible — clients with very limited range of motion benefit significantly from Thai massage.
Coverage depends on the therapist's credentials and your benefits plan. Where delivered by an RMT with Thai or shiatsu training, many Canadian extended health plans provide coverage. Your official receipt is emailed immediately after every session for direct submission to your provider.
Both are clothed floor-mat modalities rooted in Eastern medicine. Thai uses dynamic assisted stretching, rhythmic compression, and acupressure in a flowing, movement-based sequence. Shiatsu uses sustained, still thumb and palm pressure along meridian lines in a meditative, non-moving approach. Thai feels active and physically engaging; shiatsu feels grounded nd deeply quiet.
For flexibility and mobility goals with Thai massage, monthly
sessions maintain the gains — more frequently during periods of
restricted movement. For shiatsu targeting fatigue, stress, or
energy balance, bi-weekly sessions during treatment periods
produce the most consistent cumulative results, tapering to
monthly maintenance once the presenting issue has improved.
Decided? Book your session from your own home.
Certified therapists delivering both Thai and shiatsu massage anywhere in Canada. Fully clothed. Floor mat setup included. Insurance receipts. Same-day slots available.
✓ No cancellation fee ✓ Insurance receipts included
✓ Same-day available ✓ Certified RMTs only