Question 1

I've never had a massage. Should I start with Swedish?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Swedish is the service we recommend to first-time guests at TAO Therapeutic Massage Spa. It uses medium, even pressure across the whole body, so you can learn what you actually enjoy — more pressure in the shoulders, less on the legs, longer on the back — and your therapist will note your preferences for next time. Once you know your body, you can move into Deep Tissue or the TAO Signature Combo with confidence.

Question 2

How is Swedish different from Deep Tissue?

Accepted Answer

Swedish stays at the surface and works the whole body in flowing rhythm. Deep Tissue slows down and presses into the deeper muscle layers to break up adhesions and chronic knots. If you want to feel calm and floaty afterward, choose Swedish. If you have a specific knot or chronic back tightness that has been there for months, read our Deep Tissue page instead — and if you cannot decide, the TAO Signature Combo splits the difference.

Question 3

Is 60 minutes long enough, or should I book 90?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes is the most common choice for a full-body Swedish and covers everything at a steady pace. 90 minutes is what we suggest if you want more time on a specific area — usually the back and shoulders — or if you simply want the relaxation to last longer. The 120-minute session is favored by clients flying in and out of Dulles who want one long session instead of two short ones.

Question 4

What add-ons make sense with Swedish?

Accepted Answer

Hot stone is the most popular pairing — $20 for five extra minutes of warmed basalt stones layered into the session, which is wonderful in winter. Essential oil aromatherapy is another $20 and changes the mood of the room without changing the technique. Body scrub and cupping are also available. See our Hot Stone Massage page for a fuller breakdown.

Question 5

How often do regular clients come in?

Accepted Answer

For general stress maintenance, once a month works for most people. For anyone going through a harder season — a launch at work, a new baby, a stretch of bad sleep — every two to three weeks is the sweet spot. Our packages and membership are built around that rhythm and make the cadence noticeably more affordable.

Question 6

Where are you located, and how late are you open?

Accepted Answer

TAO is at 8292 Old Courthouse Rd Ste C, Vienna, VA 22182 — minutes from Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria, and the Vienna Metro. Open daily 10am to 9pm, which is why we get a lot of evening bookings from people winding down after work. Book through our Square site or call (703) 906-0992.

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