Verified listingAnouk de Vries
New Town, Edinburgh
Remedial and therapeutic massage in New Town, book a week ahead
Female TherapistsRemedial MassageTherapeutic Massage+1
from £52Incall
Therapeutic Massage in Edinburgh
1 therapist · Scotland
Clinically targeted soft tissue work that treats the cause of pain. Edinburgh has a smaller offering than Glasgow but a more established one, weighted towards therapists who have practised here for years.
One therapist currently offers therapeutic massage in Edinburgh, identity-verified. Listed rates run from £52 to £65, with an hour typically around £65. Sessions are booked at 45 or 60 minutes. They treat clients at their own premises rather than travelling. Availability is concentrated in New Town. Besides English, they also speak Dutch.
Verified listingWhat is therapeutic massage?
Therapeutic massage is soft tissue treatment with a clear clinical aim: to restore function, reduce pain and address what is causing a problem rather than only easing its symptoms. It is the umbrella under which deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point work, stretching and lymphatic drainage all sit, and a therapeutic session will use whichever of them the assessment calls for.
It differs from relaxation massage in intent and structure. Expect questions about your history and daily activities, some movement tests, focused work on the areas involved rather than a full body routine, and advice to take away. The pressure is set by what the tissue needs rather than by preference.
People book it for persistent back, neck and shoulder pain, postural problems, recovery after injury or surgery, and conditions such as fibromyalgia where general massage is too much. Sessions are 45 to 60 minutes. Therapists offering it often hold advanced qualifications and work from clinics; many are on the CNHC register, which some insurers recognise.
Read the full guide to therapeutic massage — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as clinical soft tissue therapy, pain relief massage and medical massage therapy.
Where to find it in Edinburgh
New Town holds most of it, in Georgian flats and clinics around Dundas Street and Broughton, with a strong showing of remedial and therapeutic work. Stockbridge is quieter and almost entirely daytime; Leith has grown with the waterfront regeneration and offers the widest spread of rates and treatments, including Thai and Ayurvedic studios. The Old Town has little incall for the simple reason that almost none of it is residential, so hotel guests there rely on mobile therapists.
More on massage in Edinburgh as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
For therapeutic massage specifically, the therapists listed here work out of New Town. You can also browse everything in Edinburgh.
Frequently asked questions
How much does therapeutic massage cost in Edinburgh?
Listed rates run from £52 to £65, depending on duration and on whether you visit the therapist or they come to you. An hour typically costs around £65.
Can I book a mobile therapeutic massage in Edinburgh?
Not at the moment. The one therapist listing therapeutic massage in Edinburgh treats clients at their own premises.
Which areas of Edinburgh have therapeutic massage?
The therapist listing here works out of New Town.