Relaxing Massage in Manchester
0 therapists · Greater Manchester
Gentle, flowing strokes to melt tension and quieten the mind. 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 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 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
What is the difference between relaxing and Swedish massage?
They overlap heavily. A relaxing massage is a Swedish-style treatment with the pressure kept lighter, the pace slower and the emphasis on calming rather than on working the muscles. If you want both, ask for a Swedish massage with a relaxing focus.
Will I fall asleep?
Quite possibly, and that is fine. Therapists are used to it and will wake you gently at the end.
How much is a relaxing massage?
Much the same as Swedish: £40 to £70 an hour outside London, £60 to £100 in the capital, with a supplement for mobile visits.