Deciding whether or not to get a massage isn’t hard—the benefits are numerous, as we learned from Emmanuel Bistas, the founder of The New School for Massage.

What’s hard is deciphering your therapist’s service menu. Does Swedish massage require payment in kronor? Is shiatsu a kind of massage or a dog breed? And, most importantly, which style of massage will suit you best?

Find out with the decision tree below, which was created using insights from Bistas and which results with swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and trigger point styles.

Note: Whichever style you choose, it can’t replace a visit to the doctor. Massage is a supplemental treatment for stress and discomfort, not a cure.

Illustration: Gregory Blake, Groupon

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