The short answer
You change into loose clothes the shop gives you and lie on a bed, mostly face down, while the therapist presses and kneads the back, shoulders, arms and legs. There is no oil and no undressing. Pressure is usually medium to firm. "Full body" rarely means every part of the body in equal measure, so say where you want the time to go.
- In Chinese
- 全身指壓 or 全身按摩; some menus say 經絡, 推拿 or 舒壓.
- Body areas
- Back, shoulders, neck, arms and legs. Head, feet and buttocks vary by shop.
- Clothing
- A loose top and shorts the shop provides, over your underwear. Your own soft clothes are sometimes fine.
- Oil
- None.
- Setting
- A massage bed with a face hole, in a room or a curtained space.
- Pressure
- Usually medium to firm. Elbows and forearms may be used on the back.
- Booking
- Walk-ins often work; calling ahead is wise for 90 minutes or a specific therapist.
What happens
- Change.You get a set of loose clothes and a place to change. Keep your underwear on.
- Face down first.Most sessions start on the back and shoulders, then the legs. Say if the face cradle is uncomfortable.
- Tell them where.If you mostly want shoulders and back, say so at the start: 麻煩多加強肩膀和背部.
- Face up.Some sessions finish with arms, neck and head while you lie on your back.
- After.Change back, pay at the counter. Mild tenderness the next day can happen; it is not a sign the massage "worked".
Is it supposed to hurt?
Firm is normal, pain you have to brace against is not. Taiwanese acupressure has a reputation for strong pressure, and a lot of people like it, but you set the level. More pain does not mean more benefit. Choosing your pressure
What to say
- 麻煩多加強肩膀和背部。
Please concentrate on my shoulders and back. - 可以再稍微大力一點嗎？
A little firmer, please. - 可以輕一點嗎？
Could you use less pressure? - 這個部位請不要按。
Please avoid this area.
All phrase cards, shown large for the therapist
When to skip it or ask a doctor first
there have been rare reports of serious side effects, such as a blood clot, nerve injury, or bone fracture, and it suggests asking a health care provider if you are not sure massage is right for you. Relax.tw makes no health claims.
What it costs (listed prices we checked)
| City | Listed minutes | Listed range | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 30 min | NT$600 to NT$750 | 4 |
| Taipei | 60 min | NT$1,000 to NT$1,500 | 6 |
| Taipei | 90 min | NT$1,500 to NT$1,800 | 3 |
| Taipei | 120 min | NT$2,000 to NT$2,400 | 3 |
| Tainan | 30 min | NT$500 | 1 |
| Tainan | 60 min | NT$800 to NT$1,100 | 5 |
| Tainan | 90 min | NT$1,200 to NT$1,650 | 5 |
| Tainan | 120 min | NT$1,600 to NT$2,200 | 5 |
Prices are copied from the business's own menu on the date shown. Menus change; confirm before you go. Every listed price, with sources
Facts on this page checked 9 November 2026. Prices and policies change: confirm with the business.