How Is Remedial Massage Different From Relaxation Massage?

Although both involve touch and soft tissue manipulation, remedial massage and relaxation massage have different goals and methods:

Feature	Relaxation Massage	Remedial Massage
Primary Goal	Promotes overall relaxation and stress relief	Targeted treatment of pain, injury and dysfunction at specific body part(s)
Pressure Level	Light to medium, gentle and soothing	Can vary from gentle to firm depending on needs
Assessment	Minimal, sufficient with a brief chat	Detailed assessment and treatment plan
Techniques	Long, flowing strokes (e.g. Swedish)	Involves deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, etc
Response to Pain	Avoids discomfort, prioritises comfort	May involve intentional deep work to address areas of tension
Health Fund Recognition	In most cases, this is not eligible unless it is deemed beneficial to your treatment and wellbeing	Often eligible with qualified therapist

At Healing with Cheryl, Cheryl offers a blended approach that draws on relaxation massage, craniosacral therapy, and deep tissue techniques. Each session is guided by attentive listening through touch, allowing Cheryl to respond to what your body needs in the moment.

Now that you understand the differences between relaxation and remedial massage, would you prefer to experience each modality on its own, or a blended approach tailored to what your body needs most on the day?

Book a session and leave an appointment note to stating your preference.

Read on if you’re still uncertain and wanting more clarity between the different types of massage that Healing with Cheryl offers?