Deep Tissue and Sports Massage at Home
The in-villa massage for the morning after: the surf, the hike, the flight, the laptop. Firm hands, a real table, and you do not have to move afterwards.
From Rp 525k an hour, table included; ninety minutes recommended for the full back and legs. Travel included in Canggu, Seminyak and Uluwatu.
Bookings open in November. Leave your request now and we reply by email within a day.
- You know who is coming
- A time we confirm before you book
- We bring everything, table included
- Last start 22:00, every day
InVilla Spa brings deep tissue and sports massage to villas and homes in six areas of Bali. Deep tissue massage works the deeper layers of muscle with slow, firm pressure; at your villa it is done on a professional table we bring, in 60 or 90 minutes, with the focus areas you name. Tell us where it hurts when you book, and your therapist starts there. See all massage at home.
When to book a deep tissue massage
Surf recovery
Shoulders that paddled all week, a lower back that took the wipeouts. Book it the evening before the next dawn patrol, in Canggu or Uluwatu.
After the hike or the gym
Calves and glutes after Mount Batur, or a week of the beach gym. Slow work, no rush.
Desk neck
Long-stayers who work from the villa: neck, shoulders and the top of the back, where the laptop lives.
After the flight, when you want it firm
If a Balinese feels too gentle for what the flight did to you, this is the other option.
What a deep tissue massage involves
Slow, firm and precise. Your therapist warms the area first, then works the deeper layers with palms, forearms and thumbs, staying on each spot long enough for the muscle to give. It can feel intense on a tight place, but "good intense" only; say lighter and it happens immediately. The session finishes with the head and neck. Male or female therapist: female by default, a male therapist for deep tissue on request, subject to who is free that day.
A deep tissue massage at your villa
Deep work needs a stable surface, which is why the table comes with us. Your therapist sets it up in a level spot of about 2 by 3 metres, with fresh linens and our own oil, about 15 minutes before the start. The massage takes 60 or 90 minutes; ninety covers the full back and legs properly. Afterwards, drink water and plan nothing for an hour. Some guests feel the work the next morning; that is normal and gone by the afternoon.
Deep tissue massage prices
| Treatment | Duration | Price | in EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep tissue and sports massage | 60 min | Rp 525k | about €26 |
| Deep tissue and sports massage | 90 min | Rp 725k | about €35 |
| Couples, two therapists | 60 or 90 min | twice the single price |
Table, linens and oil included. Travel included in Canggu, Seminyak and Uluwatu; plus Rp 75k in Ubud, Sanur and Nusa Dua–Jimbaran. Full price list
Related massages
- Want the flow rather than the depth? Balinese massage.
- The combination we recommend: deep tissue on the back, then half an hour on the feet. Foot massage and reflexology.
- Heat instead of pressure: hot stone massage.
Questions about deep tissue massage at home
- Is deep tissue massage good after surfing?
- Yes, for the shoulders, upper back and lower back that paddling and wipeouts load most. The honest timing: not straight out of the water, but the evening after, or the next morning before you go again. Say "surf" when you book and your therapist plans the session around the paddling muscles and the hips.
- How is it different from Balinese?
- Balinese massage is a flowing full-body routine with long strokes and even pressure. Deep tissue is slower, more precise and aimed at the layers under the surface, one area at a time, which is why it is done on a table. If you want to relax everywhere, book Balinese; if two or three places are the problem, book deep tissue and name them.
- Will I be sore afterwards?
- Sometimes a little, the next morning, in the places that were tight; it feels like the day after a good workout and is gone by the afternoon. It should never hurt during the massage. Your therapist checks in after the first few minutes and whenever she changes area; say lighter or firmer and it happens straight away.
- Can I combine it with a foot massage?
- Yes, and it is the pairing we recommend: sixty minutes of deep tissue on the back, shoulders and legs, then thirty minutes on the feet, as one 90-minute booking. Say "deep tissue plus feet" when you book; the price is the 90-minute deep tissue rate.
- Can I request a specific therapist?
- Yes. Female therapists come by default; if you would like a male therapist for deep tissue or sports work, ask when you book and we tell you straight away whether one is free that day. If you have had a therapist before, give us her name and we hold her for you when we can.
One form, three details, and the spa is on its way in November.
Bookings open in November. Leave your request now and we reply by email within a day.