60-Minute vs. 90-Minute Sessions - Which is Better?

 

Should you schedule a 60-minute or 90-minute massage?

The answer is: it depends on your goals, your body, and the demands you place on it daily. Makes sense, right? But that doesn’t really help you figure out what you might need. It can be overwhelming and confusing when it comes to figuring out which massage session length is the best for you.

Let’s make this easier…

I’ve sorted out some things to consider when scheduling your next appointment based on the length of the session. Each person has different needs and treatment goals, so please take this information as a suggestion rather than rule when scheduling your next appointment.


30-minutes: ideal for…

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  • Bodies that do better with shorter, more frequent sessions (example: twice a week)

  • Younger bodies (children)

  • Bodies that only need 1-2 areas worked on (focused or “hot spot” sessions)

  • Bodies recovering from recent sport, injury, or surgery

  • Thinner or smaller bodies

60-minutes: ideal for…

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  • Bodies that don’t need a lot of specific work

  • Bodies that receive regular massages (example: twice a month, once a week, or more)

  • Bodies that keep their soft tissues healthy with stretching, mobility, or movement

  • Older bodies (some 65+ bodies don’t do very well with more than an hour of massage)

  • Bodies that are looking for preventive or wellness (maintenance level) bodywork

  • Bodies recovering from sport, injury, or surgery

90-minutes: ideal for…

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  • Bodies that need more complex, focused bodywork (more time or specific techniques)

  • Bodies receiving wellness or maintenance level massage (example: once a month or once every two months)

  • Thicker or larger bodies

  • Bodies that haven’t had a massage in a while (6 months or more)

  • Bodies that are athletic or very active on a regular basis

  • Bodies that work in a physically demanding industry (example: construction, health care, food service, performers, etc.)

120-minutes: ideal for…

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  • Bodies that do better with longer, less frequent sessions (example: once a month or less)

  • Thicker or larger bodies

  • Bodies that need more focused work on several areas (full-body massage)

  • Bodies that want a blend of therapeutic bodywork and restorative techniques (like sports massage and Swedish combined)



I hope this info helped clear some of the confusion you might be feeling when it comes to scheduling your bodywork appointments.

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