How the session works
The Swedish Core session booked at Studio Chique is a 60 minutes appointment that includes a 50‑minute hands‑on massage plus undress/redress time. Service time allows 3–5 minutes before and after the hands‑on work, totaling up to 10 minutes for dressing. The published price for this service is $129.
Before hands‑on work begins your therapist will confirm pressure preference and any areas to focus on. The massage blends relaxing long strokes with corrective movements aimed to release foundational tension, improve circulation, and restore muscular balance while keeping pressure tailored to your needs.
Techniques and therapist approach
Therapists use a customized approach, choosing strokes and depth based on your feedback and physical presentation. For many Washington commuters who spend long hours at a desk or riding Metro, therapists commonly address neck, shoulders and upper back to ease postural tightness while maintaining overall relaxation.
Because this service blends relaxation with corrective techniques there is a trade‑off between deep, targeted work and extended soothing strokes. Tell your therapist at the start if you prefer deeper corrective attention or lighter pressure so they can adapt the 50‑minute hands‑on time to your priorities.
Before and after care
Plan to arrive a few minutes early so you can complete a brief intake and use the allotted undress time. The service includes up to 10 minutes total for dressing and redressing (typically 3–5 minutes before and after the 50‑minute hands‑on portion). Studio Chique’s Langdon location is convenient for commuters using Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood and Brookland stations.
After the session allow a short period of quiet and hydrate—especially during Washington’s humid summers when fluid balance matters. If you’re visiting the U.S. National Arboretum or Union Market, consider combining this massage with one of our self‑care packages for a relaxed weekend. Flexible early‑morning and evening slots support parents and shift workers.
