Booking a home massage for your parents or older relatives: safety tips
Updated October 22, 2026 · 2 min read
A home massage is a gift many people give their parents: no travelling, no waiting. Here's what to keep in mind so a massage for an older person is gentle and safe.
Why home massage suits older people
Older people are often reluctant to go out, travel far or wait at a spa. A home massage lets your parents be cared for in a familiar space, with family around them.
Choose a gentle treatment
For older people, favour shorter treatments with light pressure:
- Foot acupressure massage (from ₫250,000): sit or lie comfortably while the therapist focuses on the feet and calves.
- Foot care (from ₫250,000): a soak, cleansing and gentle foot massage.
- Aromatherapy oil massage with light pressure (from ₫320,000): add the note "light pressure" when you book.
Health notes for the therapist
When booking on MiMi, add notes about any important health information: blood pressure, heart conditions, diabetes, osteoporosis, wounds, varicose veins or areas recently operated on. The therapist will adjust the pressure and avoid the areas that need avoiding.
If your parents are being treated for a chronic condition, have a pacemaker or have just recovered from an illness, ask a doctor before booking a massage.
Booking for your parents on MiMi
You can book with your own account and enter your parents' home address and the recipient's phone number. The price is shown before you confirm, you pay the therapist directly, and there's no need to tip. It's a good idea for a family member to be present at the first session.