The short answer
The best type of massage for you depends on what you want to feel when you stand up. For tired feet and legs, a foot massage; for a tight back and shoulders or a full reset, a body massage; to have both, the Combination. Pregnancy calls for prenatal massage, and two people can start together with a couples booking.
To unwind or sleep better
Book a body massage of 60 minutes, which covers the full body at a steady pace. Every body massage follows the Zen Flow™ method: long, connected strokes, never hurried, with pressure that deepens as you breathe out.
Medium pressure is a good place to start when the goal is to switch off. Add Scalp Massage under Massage Styles for slow, unhurried work across the scalp. An evening session may help you settle before bed.
For a tight back and shoulders
Book a body massage and name the pressure you like, from light Swedish to deep tissue. The back is opened first in every body massage, and 90 minutes leaves time to stay longer where you are tightest.
To spend the whole session on a few areas, choose Target under Massage Styles and pick up to three, such as neck, shoulders and upper back. Only those areas are worked. For very deep, even pressure, Ashiatsu is also listed there: the therapist holds overhead bars and works the back and legs with the feet. Only certified therapists do it.
For tired feet and legs
Book a foot massage. It starts with a warm mineral soak, then steady pressure on the reflex points of the feet and lower legs. It often suits people who stand or walk all day.
You stay fully clothed, at your own station behind heavy curtains in the Reflex Lounge. Wear something that rolls up above the calf. The 60-minute session adds time for the calves and lower legs.
For a first massage
Two easy starting points. A foot massage keeps you fully clothed, which suits anyone uneasy about undressing.
The Combination gives you both in one visit. Foot massage comes first, face up, starting with the warm mineral soak; then body massage with oil, at the same curtained station in the Reflex Lounge. For the body portion you undress to your comfort level behind the curtains and stay draped. At 60 minutes it splits evenly, 30 on the feet and 30 on the body, and it is the most booked service at both studios.
During pregnancy
Book a body massage and choose Prenatal under Massage Styles. Prenatal massage is side-lying and bolstered, medium to firm above the waist and light below, at every stage of pregnancy and after delivery. Tell us at booking if your doctor has flagged anything, and if your pregnancy is high-risk, check with your doctor first.
For two people
A couples booking means two guests starting at the same time, each choosing their own service, length and pressure. Book online as a group booking or call the studio.
Common questions
Should I choose Swedish or deep tissue?
Either is fine, and at Serenity Zen they are the same price. If you are unsure, ask for medium and adjust as you go; you can change pressure at any time and never have to explain why.
How long should my first session be?
60 minutes is a good first length for a foot, body or Combination session. It is long enough to settle in without feeling rushed.
Can I add anything to my massage?
Yes. Hot stones, a steam mask, essential oils, menthol balm, CBD balm and cupping are offered after you choose your service when booking online.