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Relaxing Massage in London
2 therapists · Greater London
Gentle, flowing strokes to melt tension and quieten the mind. London has the widest choice of massage therapists in the country and the sharpest differences between neighbourhoods.
2 therapists currently offer relaxing massage in London, all identity-verified. Listed rates run from £75 to £135, with an hour typically around £80. Sessions are booked at 60 or 90 minutes. 2 treat clients at their own premises and 1 offer mobile appointments to your home, hotel or office. Availability is spread across Kensington and Soho. Besides English, therapists here speak Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
What is relaxing massage?
Relaxing massage puts the nervous system first. The pressure is light to medium, the strokes are slow and continuous, and nothing is done abruptly; the aim is to move you from an alert state into a genuinely rested one, which for many people is the hardest thing to do on their own.
Technically it draws on Swedish massage but drops the vigorous movements. Therapists often use warmed oil, a heated couch, dimmed light and quiet, and pay particular attention to the scalp, face, hands and feet, where the calming effect is strongest. It is the treatment for people who are overwhelmed, sleeping badly or simply worn down, rather than for a specific muscular problem.
Book 60 minutes at the least; the benefit builds in the second half hour. Ninety minutes is common. It is offered widely as a mobile treatment, since a session at home means you can go straight to bed afterwards.
Read the full guide to relaxing massage — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as relaxation massage, stress relief massage and calming massage.
Where to find it in London
Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Chelsea hold the high-end clinics and hotel spas, where ninety-minute treatments and a few days' notice are the norm and rates run a third above the rest of the city. Soho and Shoreditch are younger and later, with studios open until ten and a strong showing of Thai and deep tissue work for people coming straight from the office. Kensington and Paddington have the largest number of independent therapists working from their own treatment rooms, and Canary Wharf is almost entirely a weekday market: mobile massage to offices and hotels, sports and back treatments booked at lunchtime, and very little at weekends.
More on massage in London as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
For relaxing massage specifically, the therapists listed here work out of Kensington and Soho. You can also browse everything in London.
Frequently asked questions
How much does relaxing massage cost in London?
Listed rates run from £75 to £135, depending on duration and on whether you visit the therapist or they come to you. An hour typically costs around £80.
Can I book a mobile relaxing massage in London?
Yes. 1 of the 2 therapists listing relaxing massage in London offer mobile appointments, and 2 treat clients at their own premises. Some offer both.
Which areas of London have relaxing massage?
Therapists are currently listing in Kensington and Soho.