Massage
Targeted tension release, right where you need it. Reduce stress, improve your circulation and help prevent future injury with our bespoke massage services, from sports and deep tissue massage to specialist pregnancy massages.
Award-winning treatments
- Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
- Injury prevention and performance
- Promotes healing and enhances wellbeing
- Pregnancy Massage to provide comfort and relaxation
Sports massage
Give your hard-working muscles some relief with a sports massage, ideal for dedicated sportspeople and those who exercise regularly. Our therapists use firm pressure to target knots and stiff muscles, while promoting healthy blood flow for faster recovery, injury prevention and performance improvement.
Deep-tissue massage
A deep-tissue massage uses slow strokes and strong pressure to release tension deep in the muscles and connective tissues. It can be used to relieve pain from repetitive strain, sciatica, muscle tension or headaches and is designed to target specific areas of discomfort.
Pregnancy massage
Pregnancy massage (also known as prenatal massage) is similar to a relaxation massage – it aims to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But pregnancy massage is also customised to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies, and therapists trained in prenatal massage adjust their techniques for maximum comfort and safety.
Sports massage uses specialised techniques (often post exercise) to reduce muscle tightness. It helps to improve your circulation and range of movement, as well as treating and preventing muscle and joint pain.
As well as helping you heal physically, it can support you in preparing mentally for the rest of your training plan or next big event.
Deep tissue massage is a deep pressured treatment used to break down tension that accumulates through daily routines. The strong pressure will aid the realignment of tissue and release aches and pains.
The type of massage that is right for you will depend on lots of factors. But don’t worry, our therapists are trained to deliver all styles, and will discuss with you the reason you booked the massage, and what you are looking to achieve. This understanding will guide their use of techniques, and tailor the pressure used to ensure the massage is both comfortable and effective.
Our therapists will need access to the areas of the body that require massaging, so you’ll have to remove your outer clothes, and are best to wear underwear that you feel comfortable in. During the massage, areas of the body not being worked on will be covered by towels to ensure you stay feeling relaxed.
Hydration is crucial – drink plenty of water. Avoid strenuous activity immediately after and give your body the rest it needs to fully reap the benefits of the massage.
Undoubtedly. By increasing flexibility, reducing fatigue, and aiding recovery, a sports massage can lead to enhanced athletic performance.
Yes, if your therapist is specifically trained to deliver it. To be safe, pregnancy massage experts avoid deep massage and strong pressure on the legs. As using strong pressure could dislodge a blood clot, instead, they use very light, slow strokes on the legs.
Pregnancy massage is designed to relieve some of the problems that are common during pregnancy. It can relieve stress and reduce swelling in your arms and legs. A qualified therapist will know which areas to target, and which to avoid. Massage in pregnancy can involve many different massage techniques.
During a healthy pregnancy, and if the Mum-to-be is generally in good health herself, then massage is safe and can also be a wonderful addition to prenatal care.
Women can begin massage therapy at any point in their pregnancy – during the first, second, or third trimester. And in most cases, it is safe and beneficial to receive massage up to and beyond the due date of the pregnancy.
Some establishments will refuse to offer massage to a woman who is still in her first trimester because they wish to avoid any liability due to the increased risk of miscarriage during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, unless it’s a high-risk pregnancy, there is no physiological reason to avoid massage in the first trimester, as your uterus is still the size of a plum and protected by the bony structure of the pelvis.
There are some instances when massage may not be appropriate, particularly if it is a high-risk pregnancy or you have certain health conditions.
So it’s always advisable to check with your doctor or midwife before having a massage.
The best position during massage is on your side with pillows for support, which provides the most stability for the baby and is also most comfortable for you.
This is entirely up to you. Each woman and each pregnancy is different, so there is no standard answer for this question. If you’re having a difficult pregnancy, with back and muscular pain, leg cramps, sleeplessness and/or swelling we recommend coming once a week in the last trimester.
Sports massage uses specialised techniques (often post exercise) to reduce muscle tightness. It helps to improve your circulation and range of movement, as well as treating and preventing muscle and joint pain.
As well as helping you heal physically, it can support you in preparing mentally for the rest of your training plan or next big event.
Deep tissue massage is a deep pressured treatment used to break down tension that accumulates through daily routines. The strong pressure will aid the realignment of tissue and release aches and pains.
The type of massage that is right for you will depend on lots of factors. But don’t worry, our therapists are trained to deliver all styles, and will discuss with you the reason you booked the massage, and what you are looking to achieve. This understanding will guide their use of techniques, and tailor the pressure used to ensure the massage is both comfortable and effective.
Our therapists will need access to the areas of the body that require massaging, so you’ll have to remove your outer clothes, and are best to wear underwear that you feel comfortable in. During the massage, areas of the body not being worked on will be covered by towels to ensure you stay feeling relaxed.
Hydration is crucial – drink plenty of water. Avoid strenuous activity immediately after and give your body the rest it needs to fully reap the benefits of the massage.
Undoubtedly. By increasing flexibility, reducing fatigue, and aiding recovery, a sports massage can lead to enhanced athletic performance.
Yes, if your therapist is specifically trained to deliver it. To be safe, pregnancy massage experts avoid deep massage and strong pressure on the legs. As using strong pressure could dislodge a blood clot, instead, they use very light, slow strokes on the legs.
Pregnancy massage is designed to relieve some of the problems that are common during pregnancy. It can relieve stress and reduce swelling in your arms and legs. A qualified therapist will know which areas to target, and which to avoid. Massage in pregnancy can involve many different massage techniques.
During a healthy pregnancy, and if the Mum-to-be is generally in good health herself, then massage is safe and can also be a wonderful addition to prenatal care.
Women can begin massage therapy at any point in their pregnancy – during the first, second, or third trimester. And in most cases, it is safe and beneficial to receive massage up to and beyond the due date of the pregnancy.
Some establishments will refuse to offer massage to a woman who is still in her first trimester because they wish to avoid any liability due to the increased risk of miscarriage during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, unless it’s a high-risk pregnancy, there is no physiological reason to avoid massage in the first trimester, as your uterus is still the size of a plum and protected by the bony structure of the pelvis.
There are some instances when massage may not be appropriate, particularly if it is a high-risk pregnancy or you have certain health conditions.
So it’s always advisable to check with your doctor or midwife before having a massage.
The best position during massage is on your side with pillows for support, which provides the most stability for the baby and is also most comfortable for you.
This is entirely up to you. Each woman and each pregnancy is different, so there is no standard answer for this question. If you’re having a difficult pregnancy, with back and muscular pain, leg cramps, sleeplessness and/or swelling we recommend coming once a week in the last trimester.