Verified listingLena Fischer
Kelham Island, Sheffield
Reflexology and Indian head massage, evenings and Saturdays
Female TherapistsReflexologyIndian Head Massage+1
from £25IncallMobile
Relaxing Massage in Sheffield
1 therapist · South Yorkshire
Gentle, flowing strokes to melt tension and quieten the mind. Sheffield behaves like a set of connected villages rather than a city of half a million, and its massage scene follows that shape.
One therapist currently offers relaxing massage in Sheffield, identity-verified. Listed rates run from £25 to £58, with an hour typically around £52. Sessions are booked at 30, 45 or 60 minutes. They treat clients at their own premises and also offer mobile appointments. Availability is concentrated in Kelham Island. Besides English, they also speak German.
Verified listingWhat 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 Sheffield
There are few studios: most listings are independent therapists working from home, often part-time alongside other work, with small diaries and a largely repeat clientele. Kelham Island has the newest and youngest end, in the converted industrial blocks, with sports and deep tissue therapists serving the climbing and cycling crowd; Ecclesall Road is the busiest corridor and the easiest place to find weekday availability; Broomhill serves the university side of the city. The hills matter more than the map suggests, and mobile therapists factor a twenty-minute drive into quotes for addresses two miles out.
More on massage in Sheffield as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
For relaxing massage specifically, the therapists listed here work out of Kelham Island. You can also browse everything in Sheffield.
Frequently asked questions
How much does relaxing massage cost in Sheffield?
Listed rates run from £25 to £58, depending on duration and on whether you visit the therapist or they come to you. An hour typically costs around £52.
Can I book a mobile relaxing massage in Sheffield?
Yes — every therapist listing relaxing massage in Sheffield offers mobile appointments, and all of them also treat clients at their own premises.
Which areas of Sheffield have relaxing massage?
The therapist listing here works out of Kelham Island.