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type: Reference
title: Which Massage Do I Need? | Dharma Massage, Westport CT
description: >-
  A decision guide to the eight massage services and three treatment programs
  at Dharma Massage & Wellness in Westport, CT, by symptom and by situation.
resource: https://www.dharmamassagetherapy.com/what-do-i-need
tags: [guide, services, programs, choosing, westport]
timestamp: 2026-09-16T11:36:00Z
---

# Which massage in Westport, CT is right for you?

Tell us what is going on with your body and we point you to the right session. No anatomy to memorise, no guessing.

## First question: what describes you right now?

| Situation | Starting point |
|---|---|
| You are in pain, back, neck or shoulders, and it affects daily life | Root Cause Session, assessment plus treatment in one visit |
| You are pregnant or postpartum, hip pain, swelling, back tension | Pre and Postnatal Massage |
| The same tension keeps coming back and you want a plan, not a one-off | The Relief Program, 5 sessions |
| You want chronic pain fully resolved, not managed | The Pain Free Program, 10 sessions |
| No specific issue, you want skilled hands and to leave lighter | Swedish Massage, or Deep Tissue Massage if the tension is deep |

Most new clients start with the Root Cause Session.

## By symptom

| What you feel | What to book |
|---|---|
| Constant band of tension across neck, shoulders and upper back, often from desk work, driving or stress | Swedish Massage or Integrative Massage, lighter to moderate touch |
| Stubborn knots that never go away, deep in back, hips or legs | Deep Tissue Massage, or a 30 minute Targeted Massage if you know exactly where it hurts |
| Training for a race, coming back from a strain, the same ache after every workout | Sports Massage, or the Root Cause Session to look at movement patterns |
| Pregnant and cannot get comfortable or sleep, hip and rib pressure, leg cramps | Pre and Postnatal Massage, advanced prenatal techniques and safe positioning |
| Heavy, puffy, slow to recover, after illness, surgery or long flights | Manual Lymphatic Drainage |
| One specific spot that catches every time you move | Targeted Massage, trigger point work is also built into the Root Cause and Integrative sessions |
| You want someone to read your body and decide | Integrative Massage, techniques combined in real time |

## Programs, when one session is not enough

- The Relief Program: 5 targeted sessions with progress tracking and adjustments each visit, for patterns running for weeks or months
- The Pain Free Program: 10 sessions, the most complete approach, for pain carried for a long time, includes a bottle of Adriatic Sea oil
- Root Cause Session: the first visit, and the clearest entry point for most new clients

## Your next step
1. Choose the route above that sounds most like you
2. Book the suggested session online, or call or text +1-475-471-1523, in studio at Post Road West or in home within Fairfield County
3. Arrive as you are, we confirm together that you are in the right place and adjust as needed

## Booking
- Book online: https://www.dharmamassagetherapy.com/book-your-session
- Services and prices: https://okf.dharmamassagetherapy.com/services/
- Programs: https://okf.dharmamassagetherapy.com/programs/