What type of massage should I get?

If this is your first visit it is best to take a 45 min back or 60 min body massage. This way you can find out with the therapist specific areas of the body that will respond better next time to a longer or more specific massage.

What should I wear during my massage?

Keep your underwear on. You will be covered with warm towels. The massage therapist will uncover only the parts of the body he/she has to work on. When the massage is over he/she will leave the room and allow you time to get dressed.

What if I am pregnant?

We can't massage you during the first 3 months of pregnancy unless you have written approval from your doctor. After that massage is perfectly safe. To avoid pressure on your abdomen we have designed a pregnancy massage that is partly given on a chair (to massage your back) and partly on the massage table (with pillows to support your back and legs). We also use a neutral apricot kernel massage oil.

What should I be aware of?

Please don't have a massage on a full stomach. Wait at least 1 hour. Avoid drinking alcohol before massage. Be prepared to take out your contact lenses and fill in a questionnaire so we can know about any relevant medical conditions you might have. Since through massage the body releases toxins you might feel dizzy or even have a headaches. This is a natural reaction and you should drink a lot of water to decrease these symptoms. Feeling soreness in your muscles the next day is also perfectly natural.

How often should I receive massage?

Ideally once a week. If you can't do this try at least to have massage on a regular basis. This way you will teach your body how to deal with stress and release tension. Any occasional massage gives you a nice feeling, but after 12 hours all the bad symptoms will come back.

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes, because it allows you to choose the time that suits you best and guarantees your massage.

What if I need to cancel or change my appointment?

If you cancel the day before we will charge you 50% of the treatment. On same day cancellations we will charge the full amount.

Can I have always the same massage therapist?

All our massage therapists are highly qualified and have gone through an intensive training programme of our exclusive massage techniques. Therefore we can guarantee you the same quality of massage no matter who is your therapist. However we will be very happy to fulfill your request wherever possible.

Can I request a man or women therapist?

Yes, we will be happy to talk about it with you and find the best solution.

Can I give massage as a gift?

Wonderful idea. We have specially designed vouchers, you simply have to choose any of our massages.

Can my child receive massage?

Our cranial osteopath is specialised in this field especially for babies with particular problems.