Massage and facial together: the two-hour reset
Massage and facial together: the two-hour reset
The pairing that works. A 60-minute massage followed by a facial. They do not compete — one works muscle, the other works skin — so you finish relaxed rather than over-treated.
Allow two to two and a half hours. Call rather than booking online so the two are scheduled back to back.
Booking two treatments on the same day is either the best afternoon you will have all month or a logistical mess with an hour of dead time in the middle. The difference is entirely in how it was booked.
Why these two go together
Most treatment combinations compete for the same tissue, which is why stacking two facials is a bad idea. Massage and a facial do not: different areas, different systems, no overlap in recovery.
The one to avoid is pairing anything with a resurfacing treatment. A deep peel or microneedling needs the skin left alone afterwards, not worked on.
The order, and why it matters slightly
Massage first, facial second. You finish with clean skin, nothing to wipe off, and you leave looking presentable rather than oiled. The other order works fine; this one is just nicer to end on.
What to allow, and what it costs
| Combination | Time | Roughly |
|---|---|---|
| 60-min massage + facial | 2 – 2½ hours | 200 – 300 $ before tax |
| 90-min massage + facial | 2½ – 3 hours | Higher, depending on the facial |
| First visit: massage at 89 $ + facial | 2 – 2½ hours | The cheapest way to try both |
Massage is 115 $ for 60 minutes and 155 $ for 90; 89 $ if it is your first with us. Facials are priced by treatment — see the facial menu.
Good combinations
- Switching off completely — Swedish massage, then a hydrating facial.
- Before an event — massage, then a lymphatic drainage facial. Two or three days ahead, not the day before.
- Tension everywhere — deep tissue on the back, then a facial with plenty of jaw and temple work.
- Two of you — see couples massage; call to arrange it.
Booking it properly
Call the clinic. The online form books one treatment at a time and cannot see the gap between them. A person can, and will put them back to back.
Four clinics across Montreal and Laval — Dollard-des-Ormeaux has free parking and the best availability if you want a whole afternoon.
Call 1-888-808-0955 to book both
Frequently asked
Can I book a massage and a facial on the same day?
Yes, and it is one of the most common requests. Call rather than booking online so we schedule them back to back — otherwise you can end up with an hour to fill between two appointments.
Which order is better?
Massage first, facial second, if you have a preference. It means you finish with clean skin and nothing to wipe off, and you leave feeling put together rather than oiled. Either order works though.
How long should I allow?
Two to two and a half hours for a 60-minute massage and a facial with a short gap. Two and a half to three if you want either at 90 minutes.
What does it cost?
A 60-minute massage is 115 $, or 89 $ if it is your first with us. Facials are priced by treatment. Realistically an afternoon lands between 200 $ and 300 $ before tax depending on which facial.
Is there any treatment I should not combine with a massage?
Anything resurfacing on the same day — a deep peel or microneedling. Those need the skin left alone afterwards. A hydrating or drainage facial pairs perfectly well.
Can two of us do this together?
Yes. Call the clinic — two therapists in adjacent rooms at the same hour has to be scheduled by a person, and midweek is much easier than Saturday.
Related
Facial treatments — the full menu across four clinics.
TruWave EMS face lifting — what it is and who it suits.
Lymphatic drainage: face or body — for puffiness rather than laxity.
These are esthetic treatments. They do not diagnose or treat any medical condition and are not surgical procedures. Results vary between individuals and are temporary unless maintained. Prices before tax and subject to change.
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General information about treatments and skin care. It is not medical advice and no result is promised or implied. Whether a treatment suits you depends on your skin, your health and your history — that is a judgement for a qualified professional at a consultation. Prices, protocols and device availability change.