We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. If specific problem-solving ranks higher on your list of demands, consider a vigorous sports massage, or, for total realignment that lasts much longer than those 60 horizontal minutes, consider upgrading to an osteopath appointment a smart move for anyone who spends too much time hunched over a desk.
Alternatively, if you're currently expecting, look here for the best pregnancy treatments β tried and tested by Bazaar 's beauty director. With something for everyone, below see the Bazaar team's verdict on the very best massages to be found in London. Santi, the South Kensington spa-meets-clinic beloved by beauty editors, is a must-visit for massage. Performed by remarkable sports therapists one a former boxer, the other an ex-rugby player , you can expect technical massage here, unless you're craving something more relaxed which they can do, too β there's even a specialist Meditation Massage on the menu.
Whatever you choose from the offered Swedish, sports, remedial, aroma, or ultra-indulgent caviar oil massages, consider your body problems solved, with pressure tailored to your preference. There's even a dedicated massage for expectant mothers wanting to relieve muscular aches, joint pain, water retention and the stresses specific to pregnancy. We can't recommend it highly enough. Bazaar 's r ecommended massage: Deep Tissue Massage.
Despite the cavernous space, the Peninsula Spa manages to still feel warm and welcoming thanks to its impeccable hospitality. This intricate massage is designed for those experiencing muscle aches from sports and workouts, joint problems and water retention. Using Ayurvedic principles, the two-hour session involves therapeutic dried herbs and warm oils to ease any tension followed by a thorough massage to untangle knots.
You may not expect to find the best Thai massage in the country hidden in a Baker Street basement, but new opening Boon Sappaya is fast gaining a reputation for delivering just that. The husband-and-wife operation specialises in traditional Thai treatments, combining assisted deep stretches with strong pressure, which gets to the root of muscle tension much more effectively than an hour of aromatherapy.
