Menu & Pricing
Massage Services in Palo Alto: Menu and Prices
The full W Spa menu: 8 services and 3 add-ons, from $60, in sessions of 30 to 120 minutes. Every price below matches our Fresha booking page.
01 · From $60
Swedish Massage
Long, even strokes at a relaxing pressure. The menu's starting point.
Full-body massage with oil in long, flowing strokes, kneading and gentle circles. Pressure stays light to medium unless you ask for more.
02 · From $65
Deep Tissue Massage
Slow, firm work on the deeper layers of muscle. From 30 minutes.
Slower strokes and sustained pressure worked into the deeper layers of muscle and the connective tissue around them, usually where you hold tension: neck, shoulders, lower back, hips. The 30 minute session is enough for one problem area; 60 minutes and up cover the whole body.
03 · 90 min · $188
90-Min Combo: Massage + Lymphatic Facial
60 minutes of Swedish or deep tissue, then a 30 minute lymphatic facial.
Sixty minutes of Swedish or deep tissue massage, your choice, followed by a thirty minute lymphatic facial massage. Body first, then the face and neck, in one appointment and one booking.
04 · From $120
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Light, rhythmic full-body strokes, 60 to 120 minutes.
A gentle full-body technique: light, slow, rhythmic strokes that move toward the lymph nodes rather than into the muscle. It feels nothing like deep tissue.
05 · From $100
Prenatal Massage
Pillow-supported and paced for pregnancy, from 60 minutes.
Massage adapted for pregnancy, usually worked side-lying with pillows for support, with moderate pressure and extra time on the lower back, hips and legs. Tell us how far along you are when you book.
06 · From $130
Four Hands Swedish Massage
Two therapists, one guest, working in sync.
A Swedish massage given by two therapists at the same time, working both sides of the body in matching strokes. The price is for one guest and two therapists.
07 · From $85
Aromatherapy Massage
A relaxing full-body massage with essential oils.
A relaxation massage worked with essential oils blended into the massage oil. Pressure is usually gentle to medium. If a scent bothers you, or you are pregnant, say so before the session starts.
08 · From $65
Scalp Massage
Slow fingertip pressure across the scalp and temples.
Slow fingertip pressure and circles across the scalp and temples. Book 30 minutes for a short reset, or stretch it to two hours.
09 · From $20
Add-Ons
Paid extras that attach to a massage you have booked, rather than appointments of their own.
Each one adds 10 minutes to the appointment. Choose them when you book, or call (650) 272-6881 to ask about adding one to a booking you have already made. New to cupping? Our plain-English cupping guide explains the round marks it can leave.
Heated basalt stones placed and glided over the back and shoulders.
Suction cups placed along the back. They can leave round marks that take a few days to fade, so leave it off if your back will be on show soon.
An exfoliating scrub over the back and limbs before the massage oil goes on.
Massage prices in Palo Alto at a glance
W Spa offers 8 massage services in Palo Alto at 441 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. A 60 minute Swedish massage is $80, the lowest price for a full hour on the menu. Book online through Fresha or call (650) 272-6881.
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Which massage should you book?
Book Swedish to relax and deep tissue for knots or firm pressure. For anything else, find your reason in the table below. On safety, the NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says the risk of harmful effects from massage therapy appears to be low, though it notes rare serious side effects, some after vigorous massage such as deep tissue, so mention any health condition when you book.
| What you want | Book | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxation | Swedish Massage | 60 min | $80 |
| Knots in one area, such as a shoulder | Deep Tissue Massage | 30 min | $65 |
| Firm work over the whole body | Deep Tissue Massage | 60 min | $90 |
| Full-body lymphatic drainage | Lymphatic Drainage Massage | 60 min | $120 |
| A massage and a facial in one visit | 90-Min Combo: Massage + Lymphatic Facial | 90 min | $188 |
| Comfort during pregnancy | Prenatal Massage | 60 min | $100 |
| Two therapists at once | Four Hands Swedish Massage | 60 min | $150 |
| Scent and relaxation | Aromatherapy Massage | 60 min | $100 |
| A short reset for a tense head | Scalp Massage | 30 min | $65 |
How long should you book?
Match the length to how much of the body needs work:
- 30 minutes of deep tissue for one problem area, such as a shoulder or the lower back.
- 60 minutes for the whole body, so the area that needs the most attention is not rushed.
- 90 minutes to cover the whole body and go back over the tight spots.
- 120 minutes, the longest session on the menu, for extra time on every area.
If lower back pain is why you are booking, read our guide to what massage can and cannot do for back pain first.
What is the difference between Swedish and deep tissue?
Deep tissue is slower and firmer, and it is priced higher at every length the two share: 60 minutes of deep tissue is $90, against $80 for Swedish. Swedish uses long, flowing strokes at light to medium pressure and suits relaxation. Deep tissue works slowly into the deeper layers of muscle, where tension tends to collect in the neck, shoulders, lower back and hips. Whichever you book, tell your therapist how much pressure you want, and say so again if it needs to change.
What is a four hands massage?
One guest and two therapists, working both sides of the body at the same time in matching strokes. It follows Swedish technique, so expect light to medium pressure. The 60 minute session is $150, and the price covers both therapists.
Which lymphatic treatment should you book?
It depends on whether you want lymphatic work on its own or with a massage first. There are two ways to book it here:
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Full body. Light, slow strokes that move toward the lymph nodes.
$120 60 min · Also 90 and 120 min
- 90-Min Combo: Massage + Lymphatic Facial
60 min Swedish or deep tissue, then a 30 min lymphatic facial.
$188 90 min
Lymphatic drainage works the whole body with light, slow strokes. The combo starts with an hour of Swedish or deep tissue and finishes with a 30 minute lymphatic facial.
What is an aromatherapy massage?
A relaxation massage with essential oils blended into the massage oil, usually at gentle to medium pressure. Mayo Clinic's guide to relaxation techniques lists both massage and aromatherapy among them. If you are pregnant, the Prenatal Massage is the one adapted for pregnancy.
What is a scalp massage?
Fingertip massage of the scalp and temples. The 30 minute session fits into a lunch break, and you can book up to 120 minutes when you want longer.
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What is each treatment like?
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Swedish massage in Palo Alto: what happens and what it costs
The starting point of the W Spa menu: long, even strokes at light to medium pressure, in six lengths. What happens on the table, how to choose a length, and when deep tissue, four hands or aromatherapy is the better booking.
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Deep tissue massage in Palo Alto: lengths, prices and pressure
From a 30 minute session on one sore spot to two hours for the whole body: prices, pressure and what to expect at W Spa.
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Prenatal massage in Palo Alto: what to check before you book
Side-lying, cushioned and paced for pregnancy, with a plain list of when to talk to your doctor or midwife first.
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Four hands massage in Palo Alto: two therapists, one guest
How it feels, what it costs next to a one-therapist Swedish massage, and which length to book at W Spa.
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Booking and pricing questions, answered
How do I book a massage at W Spa?
Book online through Fresha, which shows live availability, or call (650) 272-6881. We are at 441 Waverley Street, half a block off University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, open every day from 9:30 AM to 10 PM.
Does deep tissue massage cost more than Swedish?
Yes. A 60 minute deep tissue massage is $90 and a 60 minute Swedish massage is $80, and deep tissue is priced higher at every length the two share. Deep tissue also comes as a 30 minute session for one problem area, at $65.
How early should I arrive, and what if I am running late?
Arriving a few minutes early gives you time to check in and tell your therapist where to focus. If you are running late, call (650) 272-6881 as soon as you know.
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes. W Spa gift cards are sold online through yourgift.cards, and our gift cards page links straight to them.
What should I wear for a massage?
Undress to the level you are comfortable with. During a massage you are normally covered by a sheet, with only the area being worked on uncovered. If you would rather keep more on, tell your therapist before you start.
Can I add hot stone, cupping or a body scrub?
Yes, as an extra on a massage you have booked. Each add-on takes 10 minutes: hot stone $20, cupping $20, body scrub $30. Choose it when you book, or call (650) 272-6881 to ask about adding one to an existing booking.
Does W Spa offer memberships?
Yes. Membership details are not published online, so ask on your next visit or call (650) 272-6881.
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Book your massage in Palo Alto
Every service on this page can be booked on Fresha: pick the service, the length and a time. We are at 441 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, open every day from 9:30 AM to 10 PM. Questions first? Call (650) 272-6881, or see the contact page for the map and directions.