Aromatherapy Massage in Manchester
0 therapists · Greater Manchester
Swedish technique with essential oils blended for mood and body. Manchester is the busiest massage market in the north and the one where sports and deep tissue work dominate.
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What is aromatherapy massage?
Aromatherapy massage pairs a gentle Swedish-style treatment with essential oils chosen for their effect: lavender and chamomile to calm, rosemary and peppermint to lift energy, eucalyptus to clear the head, ginger or black pepper to warm tired muscles. The oils are diluted in a carrier oil and absorbed through the skin, with the scent working on mood at the same time.
A good aromatherapist will start with a short consultation about how you have been sleeping, your stress levels and any physical complaints, and blend the oils for that session rather than using a standard mix. The massage itself is light to medium in pressure and unhurried.
It is a first choice for stress, poor sleep, low mood and tension headaches, and popular during recovery from illness. Sessions are usually 60 or 90 minutes. Certain oils are avoided in pregnancy and with some medical conditions, which is why the consultation matters.
Read the full guide to aromatherapy massage — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as essential oil massage, aromatherapy treatment and scented oil massage.
Where to find it in Manchester
The City Centre and Deansgate cluster around the office towers and the hotels, with a lunchtime trade in thirty-minute back treatments and an evening one in deep tissue for the gym crowd. The Northern Quarter is where the independent therapists and the Thai studios concentrate, and where hot stone, aromatherapy and holistic sessions are easiest to find. Salford Quays serves the media and business crowd at MediaCityUK, mostly by mobile appointment to hotels and offices, while Didsbury is residential, quieter and books further ahead.
More on massage in Manchester as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
The areas with most availability across all treatments are City Centre, Northern Quarter, Salford Quays and Didsbury. Browse everything in Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose the essential oils?
You can state preferences, and the therapist will suggest a blend based on what you want from the session. If you have a scent you dislike or an allergy, say so during the consultation.
Is aromatherapy massage safe in pregnancy?
Only with a therapist trained in pregnancy massage and using oils considered safe after the first trimester. Many are avoided entirely. Look for a pregnancy massage listing rather than a general aromatherapy one.
How much does aromatherapy massage cost?
Between £45 and £80 an hour depending on city, with the consultation included. Blends made to take home are extra.