You have finally decided to book an outcall massage. The therapist is on the way. There is just one problem: you have no idea which course to choose.

Thai, Aroma, Swedish. They all sound relaxing. They all promise to melt away tension. But they work in completely different ways and deliver completely different results.

Choosing the wrong one does not ruin the experience, but choosing the right one takes it to another level entirely.

This guide breaks down each massage style in plain terms so you can walk into your next session knowing exactly what you want and why.

The Big Picture: Dry vs Oil, Strong vs Soft

Before diving into each style, it helps to understand the two main axes that separate massage types:

• Dry vs oil: Thai massage uses no oil. Aroma and Swedish both use oil. This affects how the session feels, how much you need to undress, and what results you get.
• Strong vs soft: Thai tends to be the most intense. Swedish is the gentlest. Aroma sits somewhere in the middle depending on the therapist and your preferences.

Once you know where you sit on these two scales, the right choice becomes obvious.

Thai Massage: Stretch First, Relax Later

What It Is

Thai massage is a dry, compression-based therapy that blends passive stretching with rhythmic pressure applied along energy lines in the body. No oil is involved. You remain clothed throughout the session.

The therapist uses thumbs, palms, elbows and sometimes knees and feet to work through tight muscle groups. The stretches are guided, meaning you relax completely while the therapist moves your body through positions that open the hips, shoulders and spine.

What It Feels Like

Expect something between an intense deep-tissue massage and a yoga session. There is real pressure involved. You will feel areas of your body released that you did not even know were locked up.

The sensation during the session can feel intense, especially if you carry chronic tension in your shoulders or lower back. But the payoff afterwards is a deep, airy sense of physical freedom that other massage styles rarely match.

Who Should Book Thai

• People with physically demanding jobs or active lifestyles
• Anyone with chronic shoulder, neck or lower back stiffness
• Those who prefer a strong, targeted pressure rather than a soothing glide
• Anyone who wants to stay fully clothed during their session

Pricing Reference

60 minutes: 70,000 KRW | 90 minutes: 80,000 KRW | 120 minutes: 100,000 KRW

Aroma Massage: The Art of Slowing Down

What It Is

Aroma massage is a wet, oil-based therapy that uses long, flowing strokes to relax the nervous system and ease muscle tension from the surface down. Natural essential oils are blended into a carrier oil and applied across the body in smooth, rhythmic movements.

Where Thai massage works against the body to release tight tissue, aroma massage works with the body. The strokes follow muscle direction. The pressure is consistent but never jarring. The environment is warm, calm and designed for full relaxation.

What It Feels Like

Slow. Warm. Grounding. Aroma massage does not just work on your muscles. The scent of the essential oils interacts with your nervous system directly, signalling to your brain that it is safe to let go.

The experience is profoundly different from Thai. There is no intensity. No stretching. Just a steady, enveloping warmth that encourages your entire system to downshift.

Who Should Book Aroma

• People dealing with high stress, anxiety or persistent mental fatigue
• Those who have trouble sleeping or switching off after work
• Anyone who prefers a softer, more nurturing experience
• Clients who want the additional benefits of essential oil aromatherapy

Pricing Reference

60 minutes: 90,000 KRW | 90 minutes: 110,000 KRW | 120 minutes: 130,000 KRW

Korean Swedish Massage: Premium Relaxation, Zero Pressure

What It Is

Swedish massage is the most globally recognised relaxation massage style. The Korean-adapted version takes the classic five-stroke system of effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and vibration and softens it further to suit a more comfort-focused clientele.

Warm oil is used throughout. The strokes are deliberate and unhurried. Pressure stays light to medium. The focus is less on releasing specific muscle adhesions and more on promoting whole-body circulation, easing surface tension and creating an extended state of calm.

What It Feels Like

Supremely gentle. If Thai massage feels like a firm conversation with your muscles, Korean Swedish feels like a quiet, reassuring presence. Every stroke is designed to soothe rather than challenge.

First-time massage clients often find Swedish the easiest entry point. There is nothing confronting or intense. You simply lie back, breathe, and let the therapist do the work.

Who Should Book Korean Swedish

• First-time massage clients who are unsure what to expect
• Anyone who finds strong pressure uncomfortable or overwhelming
• Those recovering from mild stress-related tension rather than physical injury
• Clients who want a genuinely premium, unhurried experience

Pricing Reference

60 minutes: 140,000 KRW | 90 minutes: 180,000 KRW

Quick Comparison at a Glance

Thai Massage: Dry, strong, stretch-based. Best for physical tension and deep muscle release.

Aroma Massage: Oil, medium, glide-based. Best for stress relief and nervous system reset.

Korean Swedish: Oil, soft, flow-based. Best for first-timers and total relaxation.

Maxim Special Course: Combines Thai, Aroma and foot massage. Best for full-body fatigue.

The Self-Diagnosis: Which Style Fits You Today?

Answer these quick questions to point yourself in the right direction:

Your Body Feels Stiff and Physically Heavy

You have been sitting at a desk or standing on your feet all day. Your shoulders are locked up. Your lower back aches. You need something that actually digs in and creates change.

Book Thai massage. The stretching and compression will unlock tissue that surface-level strokes simply cannot reach.

Your Mind is Exhausted More Than Your Body

Stress has been building for weeks. Sleep is patchy. You feel wired and tired at the same time. What you need is not intensity. You need to be held in a state of calm long enough for your nervous system to genuinely reset.

Book Aroma massage. The combination of essential oils and flowing strokes targets the mental and emotional layer of fatigue that Thai massage alone cannot address.

You Have Never Had a Professional Massage Before

You do not know how your body responds to pressure. You are not sure what to expect. You want something enjoyable and confidence-building rather than confronting.

Book Korean Swedish. It is the most accessible, the most universally enjoyed, and the most likely to leave you wanting more.

You Want Everything at Once

You have the time. You want the full experience. You want your body stretched, your muscles relaxed, your feet taken care of and every major tension zone addressed in a single session.

Book the Maxim Special Course. It combines Thai, Aroma and foot massage into one comprehensive session and is the most popular choice for clients who already know what they like.

One Final Thought

There is no wrong choice here. Every style on this list will leave you feeling better than when you started. The goal of this guide is simply to help you arrive at your session with intention rather than uncertainty.

Know what your body needs today. Pick the style that matches. Then let your therapist handle everything else.

Ready to book? Contact Maxim Anma 24 hours a day by phone or KakaoTalk. Arrive time is 20 to 40 minutes. Pay on site after your session. No prepayment required.