Aroma oil massage
Long, continuous strokes with warm oil, at a pace that gives your nervous system time to catch up. This is the session to book when the problem is not a knot in your shoulder but the fact that you have not properly switched off in three weeks.
Choose this session if
- You are wound up rather than injured.
- You sleep badly, or wake up already tired.
- You want to be worked on without deep pressure.
- You are new to massage and want somewhere gentle to start.
What makes it different from deep tissue
Deep tissue asks a question of one area and waits for an answer. Aroma oil work does the opposite: it keeps the hands moving, keeps contact unbroken, and lets the whole body settle. Pressure is medium at most. The point is not to release a specific knot but to bring the nervous system down out of the state it has been holding all week.
Guests often notice the effect afterwards more than during: easier breathing, a slower pulse, and — the one we hear most — the first proper night's sleep in a while.
The oils
We use warm organic oils sourced from Thailand, Japan and Korea, and the therapist picks the blend with you at the start based on what you want from the hour — something calming for evening, something clearer and more citrus if you still have a night ahead of you. If you prefer unscented, say so; that is always available.
For members, the same products used in the session can be taken home through the Product Edit — the idea being that you try something in context before deciding you want it.
How long
| Length | What it covers |
|---|---|
| 60 min | Back, shoulders, legs. A good introduction. |
| 90 min | Full body without hurrying any part of it. |
| 120 min | Full body plus scalp and face work. Best result — the session is built around this length. |
From ฿1,290. A Body Scrub & Aroma combination and the AESOP premium oil therapy are also on the menu — ask when you book.
A note on expectations
If you came to Bangkok with a specific pain that has been there for months, this is not the session that will fix it — book deep tissue and use oil work between those sessions. If you are simply running on empty, this is the right hour.
Both belong in the same programme. That is the whole idea behind how we build sessions: the body gets what it needs that week, not the same treatment every time. More on that on the main page.
Questions guests ask
What do I wear for an oil massage?
You undress to your comfort level and are covered with a towel throughout — only the area being worked on is uncovered. Disposable underwear is provided if you prefer it.
Can I choose the oil?
Yes. The therapist offers blends at the start and picks one with you. Unscented is always available if you are sensitive to fragrance.
Is aroma oil massage good for back pain?
It helps with tension-related discomfort and general tightness, but for a specific, long-standing painful area, deep tissue is the more effective choice.
Can I shower afterwards?
Yes, and we recommend giving the oil twenty minutes or so on the skin first. Tell us when you book if you need to leave straight away.
Massage as a system of care: a personal profile, a written report after every session, and a clear recommendation for the next one. Silver — ฿1,000 once, 5% on all treatments. Gold — ฿3,000 a year, 10% and an individual programme.
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Visiting HIDE
- Address
- 70/2 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Maru Condo, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
- Getting there
- 650 m from BTS Ekkamai — an 8–10 minute walk up Soi Sukhumvit 63. Massage in Ekkamai
- Hours
- Every day, 10:00 – 01:00
- Booking
- LINE @hidemassage · WhatsApp · +66 (96) 775 54 64
From the Journal
Longer, evidence-based writing from our therapists on recovery and desk-job pain — read the journal, starting with Office Syndrome in Bangkok.