Booking a massage should not require a decision tree, and yet there it is: eight names on a menu, most of them meaning nothing to someone who just knows their shoulders hurt. Here's the plain-language version of what each one does and who it's for.
Swedish — the default, and that's a compliment
Long, flowing strokes at moderate pressure, aimed at circulation and nervous-system calm rather than digging into anything. If you don't know what to book, book this. It's the one that resets you. On our menu it runs from $99 for 30 minutes up through $209 for a full two hours, and it's the most common first massage for a reason.
Deep tissue — for the knot that won't leave
Slower, firmer work into the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Deep tissue is not simply "Swedish but harder" — it's a different objective, targeting specific adhesions rather than covering the whole body evenly. Expect to feel it worked on rather than lulled. From $109 for 30 minutes.
Sports — built around what you actually do
Named for athletes but useful for anyone whose body has a repetitive job, including desk work. A sports massage is organized around your movement patterns: what's tight from overuse, what's compensating for it. Our menu names them honestly by scope — a 30-minute Tune-Up ($109), a 60-minute Overhaul ($159), and a 90-minute Reconstruction ($199).
Hot stone — heat that does the work for you
Warmed stones placed along the body and used as extensions of the therapist's hands. Heat opens tissue faster than pressure alone, which means the therapist can work deeply without working hard against you. Excellent if you find deep tissue too intense but Swedish not quite enough. From $149 for 60 minutes.
Shiatsu — pressure, not gliding
A Japanese modality working along the body's meridians with sustained finger and palm pressure, typically without oil. It feels less like being massaged and more like being systematically pressed and stretched. From $149 for 60 minutes.
Reflexology — everything through the feet
Pressure applied to specific points on the feet that map to the rest of the body. It's the right call after a full day walking Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road, and a good entry point if being undressed on a table isn't for you. $139 for 45 minutes.
Prenatal — the specialized one
Positioned, supported, and pressured for pregnancy specifically, by a therapist who does this work. $139 for 60 minutes.
Aromatherapy — massage plus scent
Essential oils integrated into the session for a fuller sensory experience. On our menu these are the longest bookings — a 75-minute Sensory Experience ($159) and a 105-minute Sensory Journey ($189).
How to actually choose
If you want to relax, book Swedish. If something specific hurts, book deep tissue and say exactly where. If you're pregnant, prenatal. If your feet are the problem, reflexology. Beyond that, tell your therapist what you want out of the hour and let them adjust — every one of them is licensed, and McAllister Spa holds Florida Establishment License MM29487.
Every massage price is published on our massage page, and all of it sits alongside hair, nails, and skin under one roof and one menu. Free parking, seven days a week, at 1301 Alton Road in Miami Beach.
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