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Massage in District 1, Saigon

Massage in District 1, Saigon

Massage in District 1, Saigon

Aromatherapy body, neck & shoulder and foot massage at 31 Nguyễn Văn Thủ, Tân Định Ward, District 1

Aromatherapy body, neck & shoulder and foot massage at 31 Nguyễn Văn Thủ, Tân Định Ward, District 1

“When every muscle is eased, the long day grows lighter too.”

“When every muscle is eased, the long day grows lighter too.”

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After a day of walking, shopping or exploring Ho Chi Minh City, Mệ Healing is a quiet place for tourists and foreigners in Saigon to unwind with friends. Our District 1 massage experiences include warm oil massage, neck & shoulder massage, hot stone massage and foot massage, with gentle, moderate or firmer pressure depending on your preference. Guests looking for a more traditional experience can also explore cupping and Vietnamese scraping therapy.

After a day of walking, shopping or exploring Ho Chi Minh City, Mệ Healing is a quiet place for tourists and foreigners in Saigon to unwind with friends. Our District 1 massage experiences include warm oil massage, neck & shoulder massage, hot stone massage and foot massage, with gentle, moderate or firmer pressure depending on your preference. Guests looking for a more traditional experience can also explore cupping and Vietnamese scraping therapy.

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Head spa treatment room at Mệ Healing, District 1 Saigon
Hair wash bed at Mệ Healing head spa
Wash basin corner and tools at Mệ Healing

THE BASICS

What Is a Full-Body Essential Oil Massage?

What Is a Full-Body Essential Oil Massage?

What Is a Full-Body Essential Oil Massage?

A full-body essential oil massage is a slow, relaxing treatment using warm massage oil, focusing on areas that feel tired or tense — from the back and neck to the shoulders, arms and legs. At Mệ Healing, the pressure is adjusted to your preference, whether you want something gentle and soothing or a deeper massage for areas that need more attention.

Your experience begins with a warm cup of black bean tea and ends with time to rest before you leave. For 60 or 90 minutes, you can simply slow down, relax and let your body recover in our quiet boutique space. Whether you’re taking a break between sightseeing stops or looking for a relaxing experience to share with friends, Mệ is a peaceful place to unwind together in the heart of District 1.

Four-hand back massage with warm aromatic oil at Mệ Healing, District 1

WHY MỆ

Why Book Your Massage at Mệ Healing?

Why Book Your Massage at Mệ Healing?

Why Book Your Massage at Mệ Healing?

Among the many massage options in District 1, Mệ does not try to be faster or more elaborate. Mệ focuses on what makes a massage genuinely comfortable: asking carefully, working the right areas, and letting you truly rest.

We ask carefully before we begin

Mệ asks where you feel most tired, whether you prefer light, moderate or firm pressure, and whether any area should be avoided. The session starts by listening to your body rather than applying the same routine to everyone.

Pressure adjusted area by area

Not every part of the body needs the same pressure. Throughout the session your therapist adjusts to the area and to your feedback, especially where tension usually builds — the neck, shoulders, back and legs.

Fresh towels and oil for every guest

Each guest gets a clean towel set. Massage oil is prepared fresh for every session, so everything feels considered and comfortable throughout. The massage bed is built for lying comfortably over a long session.

One price, clear timing

Prices are public with no surprise fees. Session time is counted clearly according to the service you choose, so 60 or 90 minutes is time you actually spend being cared for.

THE RITUAL

What Happens During a Massage at Mệ?

What Happens During a Massage at Mệ?

What Happens During a Massage at Mệ?

Every Full-Body Essential Oil Massage at Mệ starts by listening to your body and follows the areas you need cared for. The order below gives you a clear picture of a 60 or 90 minute session. The welcome is not counted in the session time.

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01

Welcome and a moment to settle

Welcome and a moment to settle

NOT COUNTED IN YOUR SESSION

Mệ serves a cup of hot black bean water she brews herself, with a jar of soft homemade yoghurt. If you prefer something cool, there is chilled alkaline ion water. Take your time and get comfortable before the massage begins.

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02

A foot soak, and a talk about pressure

A foot soak, and a talk about pressure

BEFORE WE BEGIN

Mệ invites you to soak your feet in warm water with fresh lemongrass and lime, so the body warms and settles first. While you soak, Mệ asks whether you want light, moderate or firm pressure, where you feel most tired, and whether any area should be avoided. Mệ uses oil made for massage, matched with an approach and a pressure that suit each guest.

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03

The massage begins

The massage begins

FROM THE FIRST MINUTE

You start face down so your therapist can work the back and the areas behind you. Depending on how your body feels and where you want the focus, your therapist chooses where to begin and how to divide the time so the session suits you best.

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04

Back, neck, shoulders and wherever aches

Back, neck, shoulders and wherever aches

FOCUSED ON THE AREAS THAT NEED CARE

The oil is warmed between the palms before it touches your body. Your therapist works slowly and adjusts the pressure to your feedback, spending more time where tension has built — the back, neck and shoulders.

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05

Turning over for the front of the body

Turning over for the front of the body

ONCE THE BODY HAS LET GO

After the face-down work you turn over so your arms, legs and the front of the body can be cared for. Each area is worked slowly, with a pressure that keeps the body relaxing.

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Closing the session

Closing the session

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE ROOM

At the end of the 60 or 90 minutes, your therapist invites you to sit up and finishes with joint mobilisation and gentle percussion on the back while seated. These last minutes let the body move from deep relaxation back to sitting, gently.

Hot black bean water and homemade yoghurt served before a head spa at Mệ Healing
Fresh lemongrass and lime foot soak included in the 70 and 90 minute head spa at Mệ Healing

THE EXPERIENCE

Three Massage Sessions

Three Massage Sessions

Three Massage Sessions

Choose by the time you have and where you ache most. Every session includes the warm compress and aromatic oil. VAT included.

Add a Little Extra

Can be added to any massage session above. Just tell Mệ before you begin.

Hot stones / cupping / gua sha

Neck & shoulders, 30 min

Foot massage, 30 min

Head & face massage, 30 min

BEFORE YOU COME

Who It Suits, and a Few Notes

Who It Suits, and a Few Notes

Who It Suits, and a Few Notes

A good fit if you…

  • You sit at a desk all day and ache through the back, neck and shoulders

  • You play sport, have trained hard or run long, and the muscles are still tight

  • You walk and stand a lot, and your legs feel heavy by evening

  • You sleep poorly and want to properly unwind before heading home

A few things to note

  • Mệ is a relaxation spa, not a medical clinic, so Mệ does not treat musculoskeletal conditions

  • If you have an injury, a fracture or recent surgery, please check with your doctor first

  • If you have a fever, skin inflammation or an open wound, please wait until it has fully cleared

  • If you are pregnant, please tell Mệ beforehand so we can choose a suitable position and pressure

QUESTIONS

Massage Frequently Asked Questions

Massage Frequently Asked Questions

Massage Frequently Asked Questions

How is an aromatherapy massage at Mệ different?

Mệ uses warm oil and works slowly, spending most of the time exactly where you are sore rather than gliding evenly over everything to fill the hour. Before we begin, Mệ always asks whether you want light, medium or firm pressure.

Do you have English-speaking staff?

Should I choose 60 or 90 minutes?

How long does a session take?

Do men come for a massage too?

Do I need to book ahead?

Can we come as a group or a couple?

What do you serve to drink?

Is Mệ close to the centre of District 1?

Where is Mệ Healing and what are the opening hours?

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Come Spend an Afternoon with Mệ?

Come Spend an Afternoon with Mệ?

Come Spend an Afternoon with Mệ?

Mệ is at 31 Nguyễn Văn Thủ, Tân Định Ward, District 1, open every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Last guest welcomed at 8:30 PM.

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