Looking for an authentic Thai massage in Boston? Viyada Thai Spa, on Newbury St in Back Bay about a 2-minute walk from Hynes Convention Center, offers Traditional Thai Massage: acupressure and assisted stretching along the body’s energy lines (“Sen”), in loose garments we provide, with no oil. Our therapists are licensed in Massachusetts. 60 minutes is $180; 90 minutes is $250. Open every day; Boston magazine Best of Boston 2018 – Best Massage.
Thai massage prices
| Treatment | 60 min | 90 min |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Thai Massage (loose garments, no oil) | $180 | $250 |
| East Meets West (Thai stretching plus Deep Tissue or Relaxation) | $175 | $240 |
| Couples Thai Massage (two mats) | $380 per couple | $520 per couple |
Thai Essence package: Traditional Thai (60 min) plus Thai Foot Massage (60 min), $330. Prices as listed on our Massage Therapies and Packages pages.
Thai massage or deep tissue?
| Traditional Thai | Deep Tissue | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Acupressure and assisted stretching | Focused pressure on deeper muscle layers |
| What you wear | Loose garments we provide; no oil | Undress to your comfort level; you stay draped |
| Good for | Overall stiffness, tension and stress | Chronic pain, tightness and specific knots |
| Price | 60 min $180 / 90 min $250 | 60 min $170 / 90 min $235 |
Quick rule: book Thai if you feel stiff all over and want to be stretched; book Deep Tissue for a specific knot. Want both? East Meets West combines Thai stretching with Deep Tissue or Relaxation (60 min $175 / 90 min $240); you undress to your comfort level and stay draped under a sheet. You choose the pressure on every massage.
Thai massage FAQ
Where can I get an authentic Thai massage in Boston?
At Viyada Thai Spa in Boston’s Back Bay, where we’ve offered authentic Traditional Thai Massage since 2013. Our therapists are licensed in Massachusetts.
How much is a Thai massage at Viyada Thai Spa?
Traditional Thai Massage is $180 for 60 minutes or $250 for 90 minutes.
What should I wear for a Traditional Thai massage? Is oil used?
Nothing special. For Traditional Thai Massage we provide loose garments to change into, and no oil is used.
What is Traditional Thai massage?
Traditional Thai massage combines acupressure and assisted stretching. The therapist uses fingers, thumbs, elbows, arms and feet to work muscle tension, pressure points and the body’s energy lines (“Sen”).
Should I book Thai massage or deep tissue?
Book Thai if you feel stiff all over and want acupressure and assisted stretching, done clothed with no oil. Book Deep Tissue if you have a specific knot or area of chronic tension. If you want both, East Meets West combines Thai stretching with Deep Tissue or Relaxation (60 min $175 / 90 min $240). For East Meets West, you undress to your comfort level and stay draped under a sheet.
Will it hurt? Can I choose the pressure?
It shouldn’t hurt. You can choose your pressure level on every massage; tell your therapist how much pressure you want, before or during the session, and they will adjust it.
More questions? See our FAQ.