Gifting with a massage voucher: Things you should know about this popular gift idea

Whether for a birthday, Christmas or as a small gift: a massage voucher is well received by loved ones. It is a special kind of experience-gift that ensures rest and relaxation. In order for the surprise to be perfect, you should know some important facts about the “massage gift”.

What are the special features and advantages of a massage voucher?

A massage gift often surprises positively: Anyone who feels stressed in everyday life or longs for a break will be happy about beneficial experiences for body and soul. The special feature: The recipient enjoys the massage at the time of their choice – and is happy about a healthy and pleasant treat. The whole purchasing process is uncomplicated for you too. You can easily order massage vouchers online today. After the purchase, you can just print out the voucher. In other words: Anyone looking for a last-minute present at short notice will benefit from an uncomplicated massage gift.

Benefits of a massage voucher

Anyone who receives a massage is doing something good for their immune system, their soul and their well-being. The gift has at least five benefits that friends, family, colleagues or partners can look forward to. Note: If you buy a gift voucher from us, it is not for medical treatments.

1. Support the immune system

A soothing massage can help to strengthen the immune system in the long term – even if the offers do not constitute medical massage treatment. Those who indulge in a massage regularly stimulate the skin and muscles. In this way, the body releases substances that contribute to general and physical well-being. The organs benefit because movement and pressure promote blood circulation. Studies also show that massage treatment reduces stress hormones in our body. In that way, a massage usually also has a positive influence on the feeling of pain.

2. Enjoy “spa and wellness” for hair and skin

A massage voucher is a good deed for the visual appearance. Because anyone who feels relaxed and happy, simply shines. The expert’s kneading hands promote lymphatic drainage so that the person being massaged benefits from improved lymphatic fluid transport. That means: Toxins are better transported away from the cells. Improved blood circulation can help keep skin glowing – and keep hair feeling healthy and supple.

3. Improved sleep quality

Anyone who has ever undergone a massage treatment knows the effect – especially how it improves sleep quality. A restful sleep is rare in a hectic everyday life. Gentle touches and practiced grip techniques contribute to relaxation of the body and mind. This makes it easier for many people to unwind deeply – and fall into a relaxed sleep.

4. Reduce stress

Whether it is stressful workloads or a private crisis – in both cases we feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the challenging situation. If now a massage treatment is given to you as a gift, you can escape the tension for a moment and recharge your batteries to face the challenge in a relaxed manner. The “wellness and spa” experience helps you to recharge your batteries and to find a better way to deal with stressful situations.

5. Enjoy the experience of touch and closeness

Professional masseurs offer a service that satisfies the basic need for touch – because skin contact and gentle massages create touch stimuli that release the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is commonly known as the “cuddle hormone”, which among other things reduces anxiety and stress. With a massage voucher, you are not giving away anything materialistic, but an experience to increase psychological well-being and create a real moment of happiness.

Important information about the voucher

Pay attention to the completeness of your voucher in order to guarantee the recipient’s validity. Important information includes the date of issue, voucher conditions and contact information. A voucher provides a description so that friends, colleagues or partners can look forward to the massage and know what to expect. There is also a space for a personal message from you. Good to know: In principle, it cannot be exchanged for cash. Vouchers and massages cannot be billed via a prescription.

How long are massage vouchers valid?

As a rule, every voucher has a period of validity. Although the conditions differ from service provider to service provider, the German Civil Code (BGB) regulates how long a certificate is generally valid: recipients have a total of two years to redeem their voucher. Note that this time may vary. We therefore recommend that you do your research in detail so that you can convey the details of the present to the recipient with a clear conscience.

Tip: Sometimes gift vouchers remain “in the corner” for a long time – without any bad intentions. It is not uncommon for us to simply forget an experience gift and the validity date slowly but surely passes. It’s best to make a note of the validity date – and after a while remind your loved ones that a special experience is still waiting for them. In this way you ensure that the massage gift will bring joy to the recipient as soon as possible and that the voucher will not sadly gather dust in the corner. Should it come to the point that the recipient misses the deadline, it is often worth talking to the respective provider to find a solution. However, there is no guarantee.

How much does a massage voucher cost?

If you are looking for a massage voucher, you will find that the costs vary with different providers. There is a good reason for this: the cost of the various offers depends on the type of massage and the duration. Another factor can be the person offering the massage. In other words: The qualification also contributes to the pricing. For the highest degree of flexibility, you can choose the voucher value yourself at Soulhouse.

Good to know: We offer you trained and certified experts who will visit you or the recipient in your or his/her own four walls. This can be at home or at work, for example. In selected cities there is the possibility to enjoy a massage in our locations (coming soon).

Massage voucher: How do I get the gift?

Whether a couple massage voucher for shared experiences or a present for individuals: You can get a massage voucher as a gift today, particularly easily and directly online. It will be sent by email. You complete the payment process via our app or the web application so that you can take a look at the offers with ease. Compare these with each other and find the right wellness present, best fitting to the person you have in mind.

Tip: It is no longer necessary to go to the nearest massage studio to purchase a voucher on site. You can easily purchase and personalize Soulhouse vouchers online. You can look through all offers online and use the comparison options.

Massage vouchers – when and for whom is it suitable?

The advantage of a massage voucher is that it serves as a “universal gift”, suitable for every occasion. That means: You give away a massage for a birthday, Mother’s Day, as a little gift for a stressed colleague or a friend who needs a break. A couple massage voucher for loved ones is also suitable as a special gift, for example for an anniversary or Valentine’s Day. Anyone who allows themselves and their best friend some relaxation or is looking for an idea of how to say sorry after a fight will be happy to use the massage voucher. Because: massages stand for relaxation and stress reduction – and thus form the perfect gift for many life situations in which we long for a break.

Whatever the occasion is: A special feature of the voucher is that it has no “material value”, but offers an experience. Anyone who does not want to use the common jewellery gift, the typical watch or the “woolen socks for Christmas” will get their money’s worth with a massage gift. The recipients are also happy about the benefits for body and soul. Plus: Experiences are remembered more often, so that recipients will remember your present for a long time.

What types of massages can I give as a present?

The selection of massage vouchers is particularly diverse today, which is why donors and recipients are happy to receive various offers. That means: When you buy a massage gift, the best way to respond to the individual needs of your loved one is by leaving it up to them to choose the treatment. Most vouchers specify the duration of the treatment and the type of massage. This is not the case with Soulhouse, with us you only choose the voucher value for maximum flexibility. Your loved ones can then choose the type and length of the massage themselves in the value of the voucher. You won’t do anything wrong and your loved ones can create their very own massage experience.

Tip: If the recipient has any questions about the types of massage from Soulhouse, you can inform them that we offer a range of nine different treatments. Going through the descriptions of the different types of massage is worthwhile before the recipient redeems the voucher. You can choose from, for example, full-body massages, foot massages, back massages, massages with oil, Shiatsu and treatments with special grip techniques and styles. Your partner complains of neck and shoulder pain and feels tense? Then a massage of these areas would be useful.

What else do I need to know about massage vouchers?

Although a massage voucher is a beneficial gift, the special present does not replace medical treatment. If you want to treat a friend, partner or your parents, it is important to point this out to them. Especially in the case of long-lasting complaints and internal tension that can be traced back to serious physical and psychological causes, you should only picture a massage as a supplementary element that contributes to relaxation. Because those who benefit from a massage regularly can improve their overall quality of life and find a ritual to escape the stressful everyday life. Buy massage vouchers online here now.