Photo: Aan Amrin / PexelsAn hour where nothing is asked of you
Massage that works on what is actually tight, in a warm quiet room. Come for the shoulder that has seized up, or for the hour itself.
- 01 / 04ArriveLeave the day at the door.
- 02 / 04Warm upA moment to slow down.
- 03 / 04MassagePressure to suit you.
- 04 / 04RestTake your time before you go.
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The practiceProper massage, in a room that lets you stop
Most people arrive with a neck and shoulders that have been at a desk for a decade, or a back that has been lifting. Some arrive with nothing wrong at all, which is just as good a reason.
We work with hands and time rather than gadgets, and we tell you what we found rather than selling you a course of ten.
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Photo: HONG SON / PexelsThe rooms
Where treatments happen, the wet area, and where you sit afterwards with a glass of water.
What we do
- 01Back, neck and shoulders
- Half an hour on the part that holds everything.
- 02Full body massage
- An hour or ninety minutes, with the pressure set by you.
- 03Deep tissue
- Slower and firmer, for muscle that has been tight for months.
- 04Sports massage
- Before or after training, and for the niggle that keeps coming back.
- 05Relaxing and aromatherapy
- Lighter work, warm oil, and nothing to think about.
- 06Hot stones
- Heat that gets into the muscle before the hands do.
- 07Lymphatic drainage
- Slow, light work for legs that feel heavy at the end of the day.
- 08Firming massage
- Firm work on hips and legs over a course — we will tell you plainly what it does and does not do.
- 09Foot reflexology
- For people who stand all day, and for swelling in summer.
- 10Pregnancy massage
- Side-lying and supported, after the first three months.
- 11Sauna, steam room and hot tub
- On their own as a day pass, or before a treatment to loosen everything first.
- 12For two
- The same treatment side by side, in one room, and gift vouchers for the person who will never book it for themselves.
Your visit
Arrive a little early and leave slowly.
- Step 1Arrive
A quiet welcome, a short health form, and somewhere to change.
- Step 2Talk to your therapist
What you would like, where it hurts, and anything to avoid.
- Step 3The treatment
In a warm room, with nothing asked of you.
- Step 4Stay a while
Tea and a place to sit before you go back outside.
Before you arrive
- 01We ask first
What hurts, what you do all day, and how much pressure you actually like.
- 02The pressure is yours
Say more or less at any point. Nobody has to prove anything.
- 03Warm and quiet
Heated bed, no talking unless you want it, no phone anywhere near you.
- 04Time to come round
The hour is yours, and so are the few minutes after it.
Questions people ask
01Which treatment should I book?
If something hurts, book the back, neck and shoulders. If nothing does, book the hour. We will adjust once we see you.
02How much do I take off?
Only what you are comfortable with. You are covered by a towel throughout, and we work around whatever stays on.
03What should I bring?
Nothing. Robes, slippers and towels are here. Come a quarter of an hour early if you want the sauna first.
04Will it hurt?
Firm should feel good. Sharp or breath-holding is too much — say so, and we change it immediately.
05Will I be sore afterwards?
Sometimes for a day, like after exercise. Drink water and move gently.
06Can I come while pregnant?
After the first three months, yes, with proper support. Tell us when you book, and skip the sauna.
When we are open
Evening appointments for people who work.
- Monday to Friday
- 10am – 8pm
- Saturday
- 9am – 5pm
- Sunday
- closed
Finding us
The address is below, with directions from wherever you are.
1 Example Street, Anytown
Shoulders up by your ears?
Book an hour. It is a small thing that changes the rest of the week.
Monday to Friday, 10am – 8pm