A deep, intense massage to soothe away daily stresses and tensions that we store in our body. A must for every busy mum this festive season.
Spa NK, part of the luxury beauty retail chain, Space NK, is a tranquil haven in the heart of London’s Notting Hill. Passing through the shop you will enter the spa and be greeted by a wonderful sense of calm and stillness. Gentle lighting and the warm signature smell of Aromatherapy Associates essential oils ensure that the hustle and bustle of West London is left well and truly at the door.
Before long your therapist will arrive and lead you to the treatment room. After a brief overview of the treatment and a discussion on any areas of concern, the massage begins.
Starting with gentle strokes to warm up the muscles and to get a feeling of what is happening and where within your body your therapist will focus on one side of your body and then the other and quickly build a picture of where you most need work.
Next, the thermal stones are introduced to warm and relax the muscles whilst also increasing circulation. All of which enables the therapist to increase the intensity of the treatment and go deeper into the muscles.You can instantly feel the tension in tight and painful muscles gradually unravel and you begin to really feel the efficacy of the treatment.
Aromatherapy Associates oils comprising of lavender, rosemary and ginger are used throughout. Not only do they smell divine but they instantly create an air of calm.
One of the real benefits of this treatment is that it is truly bespoke. Your therapist will diagnose the areas that need work and devise a massage that works uniquely around your specific needs rather than following a traditional massage flow. On occasions you may feel the pressure to be slightly tender but only in a constructive and productive way as you feel the tension physically ebb away.
Once the massage is completed you may feel rather tired and dizzy; another indication that the massage really has cited change within your body. You will be led back to the waiting room and offered herbal tea where you can remain, relaxing and resting. Before departing your therapist may give you some simple exercises that you can do at home or at work to target your specific problem areas and prevent the benefits of the massage being unraveled.
If you carry stress of suffer from localised areas of pain in your body, or if you just want to feel utterly relaxed, this is most definitely the treatment for you. It’s not just a wonderful and calming treatment but also one with real efficacy. You will leave feeling totally relaxed and will feel the benefits for a number of days afterwards. Spa NK aims to bring treatments that “soothe the soul and heal the body” and this massage does exactly that.
The Spa NK Thermal Deep Tissue Massage is £110 for 1 hr 30 mins & £85 for 1 hr. Visit SpaNk for more details.