Welcome to Acupressure Massage & Day SPA

Experience the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation at Acupressure Massage & Day SPA, a one-of-a-kind massage therapy boutique serving the Salt Lake City area, Utah. We offer a wide range of therapeutic treatments, including Shiatsu therapy, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, foot therapy, scalp and head therapy, essential oil massage, and back walking massage.

Our approach blends authentic Eastern traditions with modern Western techniques to promote holistic wellness. Whether your goal is to detoxify the body, relieve stress, ease muscle tension, or restore energy balance, our skilled therapists are here to guide you on your journey to total well-being.

Swedish massage is the most common type of massage in the U.S.
It focuses on relaxation and improving blood flow using smooth, gentle movements.

👉 It usually uses massage oil or lotion and you are partially undressed (covered with a sheet).

How it works (simple)

Therapists use different techniques:

• Long strokes (effleurage) → relax muscles
• Kneading (petrissage) → release tension
• Circular pressure + tapping → stimulate circulation

👉 It’s generally gentle to medium pressure (not too deep)

🌿 Main Benefits of Swedish Massage

1. 😌 Deep relaxation

2. 💪 Relieves muscle tension

3. 🩸 Improves blood circulation

4. 💤 Better sleep

5. ❤️ Boosts overall wellness

6. 🧘 Good for beginners

Foot massage therapy is a treatment where pressure, rubbing, and kneading are applied to the feet to relax the body and improve health.

👉 A special type is reflexology, which believes:

• Different areas of the feet connect to organs in the body
• Pressing these points may support overall wellness

🧠 How it works (simple)

• Therapist presses and massages different parts of your feet
• May include:
  • Thumb pressure
  • Circular movements
  • Gentle stretching

👉 Often starts with a warm foot soak to relax you

🌿 Main Benefits of Foot Massage

1. 😌 Relieves stress & promotes relaxation

2. 🩸 Improves blood circulation

3. 💪 Reduces foot pain & fatigue

4. 💤 Helps you sleep better

5. 🧘 Supports overall body balance (reflexology idea)

6. 🚶 Improves mobility & flexibility

Scalp & Head Spa is a relaxing treatment that focuses on your scalp, hair, and head.
It combines:

• Deep scalp cleansing
• Massage
• Hydration treatments

👉 It’s very popular in Japanese head spa style, known for deep relaxation + scalp care.

🧠 How it works (simple)

A typical session may include:

1. Scalp analysis (sometimes with camera)
2. Deep cleansing (remove oil, buildup)
3. Massage (head, neck, shoulders)
4. Steam or water therapy
5. Conditioning / treatment mask

👉 It feels like a mix of hair treatment + massage therapy

🌿 Main Benefits

1. 😌 Deep stress relief

2. 💆 Improves scalp health

3. 🌱 Supports hair growth

4. 🩸 Boosts circulation

5. 💤 Better sleep & mental clarity

6. 💪 Relieves head, neck, shoulder tension

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage that uses slow, firm pressure to reach deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.

👉 It’s stronger than Swedish massage and focuses on:

• Muscle knots (tight spots)
• Chronic tension
• Injured or overused muscles

🧠 How it works (simple)

• Therapist uses:
  • Fingers, thumbs, elbows
  • Slow, deep strokes
• Targets deeper muscle layers
• Breaks up tight areas called “knots” (trigger points)

👉 You may feel some pressure or slight discomfort, but it should NOT be sharp pain

🌿 Main Benefits

1. 💪 Relieves chronic muscle pain

2. 🔧 Breaks up muscle knots

3. 🏃 Helps recovery from injury

4. 🩸 Improves circulation

5. 😌 Reduces stress (after session)

6. 🚶 Improves posture

Essential oil massage (also called aromatherapy massage) combines:

• Gentle massage techniques
• Natural plant oils (essential oils)

👉 The oils are absorbed through your skin and also inhaled through smell, which affects your body and mood.

🧠 How it works (simple)

• Therapist mixes essential oils with massage oil
• Applies to your body using light–medium pressure
• You breathe in the aroma while getting massaged

👉 Common oils:

• Lavender → relaxation
• Peppermint → refreshing
• Eucalyptus → breathing support
• Tea tree → cleansing

🌿 Main Benefits

1. 😌 Reduces stress & anxiety

2. 💤 Improves sleep

3. 💆 Relieves muscle tension

4. 😊 Improves mood

5. 🩸 Improves circulation

6. 🌸 Supports skin health

Back walking massage (also called Ashiatsu massage) is a technique where the therapist uses their feet to walk or apply pressure on your back instead of using hands.

👉 The therapist usually:

• Holds bars or ropes above for balance
• Uses controlled body weight to apply deep, even pressure

🧠 How it works (simple)

• You lie face down
• Therapist uses bare feet to press and glide on your back
• Pressure is:
  • Broader (covers more area)
  • Deeper than hands, but often feels smoother

🌿 Main Benefits

1. 💪 Deep muscle relief

2. 🔧 Reduces muscle knots

3. 🩸 Improves circulation

4. 😌 Relaxation (after session)

5. 🚶 Improves flexibility & posture