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Essential Thyme offers a range of massage therapies with a twist. We realise that not everyone fits into the same box, and this is why you book a 30-, 45- or 60-minute session and after your consultation a bespoke massage session will be created targeting your pain points which usually involves around 4 or 5 different massage techniques in the one session.

We also specialise in the following massages Pregnancy, Oncology, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Cupping & Clinical Aromatherapy.

Nearest public transport:

Jesmond Metro station is just a 2-minute walk away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected. There's also on street parking a short walk away on Fernwood Road (parking free up to 2 hours without a permit).

The team:

With over 12 years of experience and trained in over 16 different massage modalities you are in safe hands.

The team are also registered with the following Professional bodies:

· International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA)

· Complementary & Natural Health Care Council (CNHC)

· Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)

· Complementary Medical Association (CMA)

What we like about the venue:

• Specialises in: Helping you deal with pain and symptom management, fully qualified member of professional bodies and memberships.
• Location: Great location with on-street parking, metro station & 10-minute walk from Haymarket.
• Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing safe advice and guidance.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Neo Skin Birmingham, that is the ultimate goal. With skin-sational facials that iron out fine lines, lift your look and give you that skinstagram complexion we all crave. In this vibrant oasis, soothing strokes and invigorating masks revitalize your complexion, leaving you with a renewed vitality that shines from within. Get your glow on, with Neo Skin Birmingham!

Nearest public transport:

Birmingham Moor Street station is only a 6-minute stroll away.

The team:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest techniques and to the highest standards.

The extra touches: Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Latvian and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to I.Louminate, Waltham Cross. Step into this sanctuary of relaxation with soothing sensations that seamlessly intertwine. Embrace the luxury of diverse massage techniques, each artfully designed to cater to your unique needs; you'll feel yourself descend into a blissful state with the gentle rhythm of each stroke, as you're transported to a realm of utter serenity, where worries are left behind and calmness becomes your companion.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all massage enthusiasts. Ample free parking can be found close by.

The team:

With their years of experience, this maestro of massage is committed to providing an exceptional experience, ensuring that each visit to the retreat is a journey into relaxation, vitality, and empowerment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Massages that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, revitalized, and deeply refreshed.
• The extra touches: This is an exclusive, adults-only haven where luxury and sophistication take centre stage. Designed for those seeking a serene escape from the everyday bustle of life and offering a relaxing, child-free environment, that allows clients to fully indulge in premium treatments and undisturbed pampering.

Going to the Salon should be a unique and an individual experience.
We are an independent Salon, offering a customer focused, friendly service with a personal touch from colouring, styling, haircuts to hair treatments for our clients.
Here at Hairwaves we believe in providing an excellent experience to our clients. From the moment you step in, to the moment you leave, you are in good hands.

Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. This is the sign you've been looking for to get braid. Pencil in now for a breath of fresh hair. Atta curl!

Nearest public transport:

A 12-minute walk from Catford station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Hairwaves.

The team:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: This is an exclusive, adults-only haven where luxury and sophistication take centre stage. Designed for those seeking a serene escape from the everyday bustle of life and offering a relaxing, child-free environment, that allows clients to fully indulge in premium treatments and undisturbed pampering.

Boost your barnet with creative colouring or crafty cutting at Holly Johnson Hair Design in the heart of Nottingham.

Holly is a hair extraordinaire whose love for the art has grown in the last 5 plus years. She uses a combination of experience and products from fully vegan /cruelty free FFor hair, and crazy colour for a magic formula.

Working within the quaint and charming boutique style salon suite in Phenix Salon suites, Holly brings each customer a bespoke service to match their features and taste.

The salon is ideally located only a 10- min walk from Nottingham station and for drivers, the Lace Market Car Park is close by. Whether you're looking to switch up your look or maintain your mane, Holly Johnson Hair Design is a fine choice.

Drift Away Wellness has been providing professional, holistic therapies for over nine years. Nestled in the peaceful surroundings of St Anne’s Park (BS4), this hidden gem offers a calm and nurturing space to step away from the demands of everyday life.

Founded and run by Melissa, a highly experienced holistic bodywork practitioner, her approach blends advanced therapeutic massage with Reiki, sound healing, and Pilates-based knowledge of posture and movement. Many clients describe her as having “healing hands,” leaving them feeling lighter, aligned, and deeply relaxed.

Treatments are tailored to each individual, focusing on relieving chronic tension, supporting the nervous system, and restoring balance to both body and mind.

The therapy room is based in a quiet, home setting, offering a cosy and tranquil environment. The location is easy to access, with safe parking and bike storage available.

Drift Away Wellness offers concessions for NHS workers and seniors, as well as block bookings and gift vouchers.

A space to pause, reset, and truly drift away.

Welcome to Nailounge Hounslow, a luxury nail and beauty salon. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

For specialist skincare and permanent makeup, look no further than The Beauty Parlour in St. Margarets, London.

Run by Californian permanent makeup queen Penelope, this venue ticks all the right boxes for the perfect beauty experience.

Treat yourself to a luxurious facial or book in for expert microblading treatment and you'll leave looking your elegant best.

The venue is based within David Masters on St. Margarets Road, right next to St. Margarets train station.

Wellme Holistics is a wellness room, within Halsa Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Clinic, Bracknell. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

The treatment room is located within Halsa Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Clinic a renowned therapy center with fantastic professionals. The Clinic is in the heart of Bracknell, with accessible parking that’s a 5-minute walk from Waitrose Supermarket car park and The Lexicon shopping centre, 1-minute from Garth Hill College and a 10-minute walk from Bracknell Train station and bus station.

The team:

Rute is a qualified ITEC holistic massage therapist and oncology massage practitioner. She offers a professional and personal experience with a range of massage treatments and holistic facials using organic and natural products from UK brands Neal's Yard and Tropic. You will feel relaxed and pampered with a holistic approach to your treatment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, clean and friendly.
• Specializes in: Creating a sanctuary for those seeking solace from the stresses of modern life.
• Brands and products used: Neal's Yard and Tropic.
• The extra touches: Portuguese, English and Spanish are all spoken fluently at the venue.

The Welcome Spa in Hackney is a massage and wellness therapy room within Mainyard Studios, offering a specialised range of bodywork treatments.

Your therapist at The Welcome Spa takes time before every treatment to discuss what each client expects from the massage and afterwards, to explain a long-term treatment plan.

The team here believe that massage is more than just a moment of pampering and respite; it's the first step to a healthier and more peaceful life.

Located on Wallis Road, close to Hackney Wick station, your ticket to relaxation couldn't be more convenient.

It's time to prioritise your wellness and pay a visit to the expert team of massage therapists at The Welcome Spa.

Pamper and preen at Perfectly Polished Nails & Beauty, based within CHAIR; is a comprehensive salon in Birmingham with manis, pedis, acrylics, eyelash extensions, waxing and plenty more to give you that feel-good factor.

Launched in 2019, this fresh location houses a team of experienced therapists who have over 20 years of industry expertise and a rich collection of brands such as CND, OPI, Gel Bottle, HALO, Claw Culture, Nailtiques and other favourites.

The menu presents well-rounded offerings to boost anyone's mood, but it's their nail skills that take centre stage here, from simple file & polishes to luxury Shellac manis.

With a short 6-minute walk from Chester Road station, a bus directly outside and paid parking across the street, getting a dose of indulgence at Perfectly Polished Nails & Beauty is a fuss-free affair.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Beauty Gene, London that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are, it;'s the pinnacle of cutting-edge beauty and aesthetic innovation. Here, beauty and technology converge to offer transformative experiences that improve both appearance and confidence. Perfect, for lovers of everything and anything beauty-related, if you're looking to be primped, preened, polished and pampered, then go ahead and spoil yourself with a trip to Beauty Gene!

Nearest public transport:

Nine Elms station is only a minute away and there's ample free parking in the surrounding area.

The team:

Together with their skills, experience and a great eye for detail, this talented team aim to have you looking and feeling your best.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.
• The extra touches: You can choose from a variety of free refreshments, this thoughtful gesture adds a personal touch, making every appointment a relaxing escape.

Welcome to Silhouette - Body Contour Specialist, within The Salon, Stratford Upon Avon. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Omnia Holistic Centre is used exclusively for lash appointments only. With a discreet entrance offering a quiet, private treatment environment focused on comfort, precision and results.

Why We Love The Venue:

• A quiet, private and calming treatment space designed for focused, one-to-one lash appointments.

Specialises in:

• Professional lash extensions, including Natural/Classic and Russian/American Volume with an emphasis on precision, comfort and long-term lash health.

Brands /Products used:

• NovaLash
• London Lash

Lash extensions and adhesive are pharmaceutical grade, vegan, animal cruelty free, instantly water-proof, flexible, oil-resistant and sweat-proof.

The Extra Touches:

All fans are hand-made in studio by an advanced NovaLash Stylist, allowing full control over weight, density and finish for each individual client. Also we are the only NovaLash studio in London.

4life2b.Beautiful is a beauty salon located in East London, 4life2b.beautiful offers a wide range of treatments designed to revitalise and enhance your natural beauty. They are dedicated to providing personalised services that cater to your unique needs. They offer an array of treatments, including, facials ,profhilo, micro-needling, and lemon bottle injections for fat removal, fat freezing, body contouring, among others. At 4life2b.Beautiful, they prioritise your satisfaction and well-being, ensuring you leave the salon looking and feeling your best. They invite you to experience the exceptional services firsthand.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Based within Natural Wellness Centre in Nottingham City Centre, you'll find Rouge Royalty - a renowned hairdresser with plenty of experience, offering a range of haircuts, silk press, styling, and more. So if you're in the city's centre and are looking for your new favourite hair stylist in the area, you've come to the right place.

Nearest public transport:

The centre is located right next to the Nottingham General Cemetery and is a short walk from Nottingham Trent University, making it accessible using local bus services from the city centre.

The team:

Cadella is a genius in the field and knows exactly how to work with hair, so be assured you'll be in good hands.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Chi.

Located in Bromsgrove, within Snipz Hair and Beauty Salon, BeautyByDev offers clients a serene and stylish setting in which to indulge in a range of expert beauty and wellness treatments. The venue places a strong emphasis on providing a tranquil experience, using high-quality products and a personalised service to leave clients feeling utterly relaxed and their skin feeling refreshed.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is really close to the Bromsgrove bus station – just a 2-minute walk.

The team:
Devan, delivers each treatment with precision, warmth, and genuine care, ensuring clients feel nurtured and confident in their skin.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Beauty treatments.
• Brands and products used: Temple Spa, The Gel Bottle.

Welcome to Body & Mind Thai Massage (By Jade), a wellness space in London. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all wellness enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for wellness and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Golden Scissors lets you sit back and relax while you enjoy a cut, shave, wax or thread in their vintage-styled barbershop in Maida Vale.

Easily accessible by multiple stations and bus routes with Westbourne Park station only a 13-minute walk away.

Book in with the team of friendly professionals today and leave with a fresh new look.

If you’re over the basic manicure and ready for nails that actually last, welcome to your new obsession. At GelGirls, they don't do a bit of everything—they do everything Gel. They've ditched the soaking bowls for high-precision Dry Manicures and Pedicures, ensuring a cleaner finish and a longer-lasting bond. Located in the heart of Camden, they combine technical mastery with the best products on the market to give your nails the upgrade they deserve.

Nearest public transport:

Kentish Town West station is just a 6-minute walk away.

The team:

They are obsessed with structure and health. Their team specializes in the latest nail tech: from the viral BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) for those on a natural nail growth journey, to the seamless finish of Gel-X extensions and the indestructible strength of Hard Gel. Whether you want a minimalist look or a high-impact set, they build nails that look as good as they feel.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Nails.