Massages places in Singapore – our reviews

There are so many physical and mental benefits to massage, and it’s an important part of self-care. A relaxing massage stimulates the lymphatic system and increase circulation, which raises oxygen levels in your blood to help with everything from muscle recovery to collagen production. They are also excellent for reducing muscle aches and lowering stress levels. Whether the treatment is performed by hand, machine or even an inflatable body suit, there is no doubting the positive effect it can have on your wellbeing. I recommend that you read these reviews of massages in Singapore – and then make sure to book one for yourself!

House of Wellness

AIR, a signature massage for detox and lymphatic flow

It’s been a while since I was in the Duxton Hill area and I’d forgotten how cool it is. The new spa House of Wellness by The Face Place is perfect for the spot. I loved the décor and the treatments available – they were just like the area, both traditional and modern.

My 70-minute curated signature massage, AIR, focuses on lymphatic circulation and fluid balance not only for the body but also the face. A divine manual facial treatment is carried out while you’re enveloped in an inflatable body suit. It’s the perfect mix of technology and human touch.

How this massage in Singapore works

You lie on top of the lymphatic drainage body suit (on the massage bed) and it’s velcro-ed around your torso, legs and arms. Once activated, it delivers rhythmic, sequential compression across the body to stimulate blood flow from the feet towards the lymph nodes at the top of the legs, and from the hands towards the lymph nodes under the arms.

As circulation improves, the body begins to feel less congested. It also helps with body functionality and skin tone. And unlike manual massage methods, the suit treats multiple areas simultaneously – legs, abdomen and arms – making it particularly effective for reducing fluid retention, de-puffing the body, detoxification and promoting a lighter, more toned feel.

Once the body suit is in action, you’re treated to a long facial massage using bojin and gua sha techniques. This therapeutic and relaxing massage works along the face and neck to stimulate lymphatic drainage, release muscular tension and enhance microcirculation. It helps reduce puffiness, refine facial contours and encourage natural detox pathways.

After this, a calming facial masque and soothing neck and shoulder massage ease any lingering tension. In just 70 minutes, the AIR Signature leaves the body feeling lighter, and the face lifted and more contoured.

– Rebecca Bisset

House of Wellness
55 Duxton Road
8233 1723 | 8992 0565 | hello@houseofwellnesssg.com
IG @houseofwellness.sg | houseofwellnesssg.com

My Happy Feet

Sound therapy with a Tui Na massage in Singapore

I have always wanted to try sound therapy – and the team at My Happy Feet now offers it! The 60-minute session includes a lovely head massage with essential oil, and it began with a five-minute breathing exercise as I lay down fully clothed in a room, the sound of water running to help me stay focused.

A 45-minute “sound bath” followed. My therapist rested a singing bowl on my chest, stomach, back, legs and arms while gently tapping it, letting the reverberations flow through my body at each point. The pace of it was so relaxing that I found myself breathing in time with the sounds from the bowl. The vibrations reverberated through my body with a deep tone. The result? I was left feeling tingly and calm afterwards.

Some delicious pu-erh tea served by the therapist concluded the session, but I wasn’t about to leave without a much-needed Tui Na deep tissue massage. I braced myself for some pain, but it was surprisingly gentle. Or maybe I was still in a sound therapy daze! Often, these massages are excruciating as they press down on the same muscle repeatedly, but my therapist was clearly very experienced. She could tell where every knot was and focused on each one individually. She would rest the area for a while and then return to it if it was too stiff. When I mentioned a sore hip, she was gentle there but adjusted my position slightly, relieving the stiffness without unnecessary pain.

About My Happy Feet

Known for its signature foot massages, My Happy Feet has been providing excellent service for over 15 years. The staff were all professional and helpful. The massage place has also just been refurbished, too, so you’ll see new foot massage chairs, bigger body massage rooms and freshly updated wallpaper and lightings. The space was quiet and soothing, even with clients coming and going. In fact, this might have been one of the most relaxing massages in Singapore I’ve tried. The whole experience was very zen-like, and I emerged loose-limbed into the heat of Lorong Mambong with a calm, happy smile on my face.

– Danielle Rossetti

Price: $158 for a 60-minute one-on-one Sound Therapy session. First trial session at $88. Enjoy a special promotion of $288 for 3 sessions.

My Happy Feet
21A Lorong Mambong, Holland Village
6462 0525 | myhappyfeet.com.sg

Chez Moi De Beaute

A relaxing body massage in Singapore

Located in Far East Plaza, this beauty salon and massage place has been in the business for a whopping 30 years! Led by a mother-daughter duo, Chez Moi De Beaute is popular for its affordable beauty treatments, such as facials and slimming treatments, as well as relaxing massages in Singapore. I’ve been to the salon on a couple of occasions, and each time I go I’m impressed by how clean and cosy they keep the space. The warm and professional service is another big draw for regulars who frequent the spot.

Originally from the land of massages, Thailand, my therapist Nok executed long and deep strokes starting with my stiff shoulders and back. She focused on the areas of tension, kneading away the built-up knots with the perfect amount of pressure. There wasn’t a point in time when I had to request a change in pressure – it was spot on! One word to sum up the hour-long session: bliss.

The next time I return to this massage place, I might just sign up for the package, which works out to be an even better deal! But if you’re strapped for time, consider popping in for a 30-minute back massage as a quick and relaxing massage fix.

– Anthia Chng

Chez Moi De Beaute
#04-75/65 Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road
6738 6108 | chezmoi.com.sg

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