Massages from around the World
Massage and bodywork is a practice that has been performed since ancient and medieval times. Many of the different massage types you see today originated from ancient civilisations in China, Thailand, India and Native America. Every type of massage will offer a different historical and cultural experience and the effects and benefits will all feel different too.
Warm Lava Shell Back Massage
This warm exotic shell massage from the South Pacific oceans is a really good treatment for people who have trouble sleeping. This deeply relaxing back, neck and shoulder treatment uses heated shells with a medium to firm pressure to release all muscular tension, remove knots and ease your joint aches and pains.
This is a perfect massage if you are wanting to just drift away.
60 mins – £45
Indian Head Massage with Hot Oil
Indian Head Massage is an ancient holistic therapy based on the Ayurvedic system of healing. The massage will focus on your head, neck and shoulders using a variety of techniques, including circular massage strokes on your scalp, deep tissue work on your shoulders and some stretching and acupressure techniques. People say they feel clear headed, rested and serene afterwards.
60 mins – £35
Thai Yoga Massage
The practice of Thai yoga massage is said to be thousands of years old but is still very much part of Thailand’s medical system. Thai yoga massage combines acupressure techniques with stretching and assisted yoga postures.
A Thai yoga massage stimulates pressure points to open the body’s energy’s pathways allowing the body to heal. It is considered to be more of an active type of massage but can greatly improve your range of motion, improved circulation and lymphatic flow and increased flexibility.
60 mins – £50
120 mins – £100
Warm Bamboo Massage
Warm Bamboo massage is a revitalising treatment using warm oiled lengths of bamboo to quickly and easily release deep muscular tension. Using a variety of techniques and movements including some Swedish and some deep tissue. This is a very unique massage and is great for anyone who likes a really firm pressure, making it a good choice for those that do a lot of sports or for stressed professionals that carry a lot of tension in the neck and shoulders. Once you have tried this massage you won’t go back to a regular massage.
60 mins – £35
75 mins – £45
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone therapy is a Native American massage treatment which uses heated volcanic basalt stones to massage tired aching muscles. Small stones are placed on key energy points of the body, evoking an aura of warmth and well being. Lying on the heated stones is instantly relaxing and will calm the busiest of minds. Feel yourself just melting away.
60 mins – £40
90 mins – £50
Cupping Massage
Cupping massage is a new take on the ancient form of Chinese cupping. In this new treatment medical grade silicone cups are gently squeezed to form a negative pressure and are used to perform light, medium and strong massage strokes with suction and movement, lifting body tissues and allowing fresh oxygenated blood to flow into the area, which in turn helps to remove metabolic waste and acids. Cupping massage works to restore balance and remove any energy imbalances. A gentle treatment for those with fibromyalgia or it can be a very deep treatment for athletic people who suffer with stiff and sore muscles.
75 mins – £65
Synergy Stone Massage
Upgrade your regular Hot Stone Massage and try the ultimate in heated treatments. Hot Synergy Stone Massage can be carried out as a back, neck and shoulder treatment or a full body treatment.
The Synergy stones retain their heat a lot longer than basalt stones and are not heated in water making it less messy and hotter than the treatment we all know and love. The Synergy Stones come in an array of shapes and sizes making it very easy to get into all the nooks and cranny’s. The stone to massage your back covers the whole width of your back and has a whole cut out for your spine. People love the intensity of the heat and the deep pressure either side of the spine. The ultimate in relaxation.
60 mins – £45
75 mins – £55
Thai Herbal Compress Massage
This authentic Thai massage treatment uses two heated herbal muslin poultices to give an exfoliating massage with a deep heat that is said to have a medicinal purpose. The original treatment dates back to 14th century Thailand and would have been given to soldiers when they came back from the war to ease their tired aching muscles. The combined heat and many herbs were thought to reduce inflammation and soothe muscle tension. The poultices are dipped in a zingy lemon fragranced oil and applied with a kneading action, leaving your skin feeling silky soft.
75 mins – £70
Moroccan Candleight Massage
This unique back neck and shoulder treatment is inspired by the traditional Hamams of Morocco. Kesa mitts will gently exfoliate your skin and a traditional Beldi soap will be lathered up and help to remove all the dead skin cells and impurities, before being removed with steamed towels. The candle massage itself feels warm and extremely luxurious. The gentle rose fragrance is extremely calming. This treatment even has its own Moroccan music.
60 mins – £45
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a full body therapeutic massage treatment that works on the soft tissues and muscles. It is called Swedish Massage because some of the strokes used were created by a Swedish body worker.
The techniques created were designed to increase circulation, reduce muscle aches and pains and improve general health and well being.
60 mins – £35
Not all massages are the same
