Traditional Vietnamese Massage in Ho Chi Minh City
Tong Gia offers traditional Vietnamese massage at two branches in Ho Chi Minh City: 225 Duong Thi Muoi Street, Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, District 12 (open daily 8:00–19:00), and Unit T16-21, The Manhattan, Vinhomes Grand Park, Long Binh Ward, Thu Duc City (open daily 9:00–20:00). A session costs 450,000 VND for 60 minutes (about $17) or 550,000 VND for 90 minutes (about $21).
In Vietnamese this style is often called massage Đông y, Eastern-style massage that combines acupressure with kneading and stretching. Many spas in Saigon offer something under that name. What makes a Tong Gia session different is the order in which things happen, and the reason behind that order.
The Tong Gia approach in plain words
The method comes from Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh, a traditional Vietnamese wellness master with more than 13 years of practice. He draws on three ideas, and each one shows up in your session.
Look before touching. In Vietnamese tradition there is a practice of reading the face and posture, called Y Tướng Học. Your complexion, the set of your jaw, whether one shoulder sits higher, how you stand: these give the practitioner hints about where your body is holding tension. It is not fortune telling and it does not label you with anything; it simply helps decide where to start. You can read more on the face reading wellness page.
Balance along the spine. The founder pays special attention to the spine and the nerve reflex points along it. Before any deep work, the practitioner runs their fingers down your spine to feel for tight, guarded or uneven spots. Those spots become the starting point for the rest of the session.
Acupoints, not random rubbing. Pressure goes onto specific acupoints and the muscles around them, with more time on the areas found during the look and the spine check, instead of the same minutes on every limb.
Acupressure massage in Saigon: a session step by step
- You settle in, and the practitioner takes a short look at your face, shoulders and posture.
- Lying face down, you get the spine check: fingers tracing from the neck down to the lower back.
- Acupressure and kneading begin on the areas that need attention, commonly the neck, shoulders and back, then move on to the arms and legs. With 90 minutes there is time for slower work and the legs.
- The session closes with a warm herbal compress and a foot soak.
All the way through, the practitioner asks how the pressure feels. Ask for lighter or firmer work whenever you like.
60 or 90 minutes?
Choose 60 minutes for a first visit or a general relaxing session. Choose 90 minutes if you want a slower pace and more time on the back and legs, for example after a long trip or a week of heavy work. If your tension is mostly in one area, the focused neck and shoulder massage may suit you better. The full list of retail prices is on the prices page.
If you live with a long-term health condition, are pregnant or have pain that does not go away, please see a licensed physician before booking and tell the practitioner beforehand.
Booking
Book at the branch closest to you: District 12 (Google Maps) or Vinhomes Grand Park (Google Maps). Message WhatsApp or Zalo at +84 888 264 559. Staff mainly speak Vietnamese; English and Chinese messages are answered with translation tools. Payment is cash or bank transfer.
FAQ
How much is a traditional Vietnamese massage? It is 450,000 VND for 60 minutes (about $17) and 550,000 VND for 90 minutes (about $21), the same at both branches.
How do I make a booking? Send a message on WhatsApp or Zalo to +84 888 264 559 with the branch, date, time and session length.
Where are the branches and when are they open? District 12: 225 Duong Thi Muoi Street, Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, 8:00–19:00 daily. Vinhomes Grand Park: Unit T16-21, The Manhattan, Long Binh Ward, Thu Duc City, 9:00–20:00 daily.
Is acupressure massage painful? Acupressure can feel firm on tight spots, but it should never be more than you are comfortable with. The practitioner checks in with you and adjusts the pressure.
What is the face reading part about? It is a short observation of your face and posture at the start, used only to decide which areas to focus on. It takes a minute and needs nothing from you.
This is a wellness service, not medical care.