Think of Leeds as the massage capital of the UK. With more massages on offer per square mile than any other city there’s no excuse for knotty knees, sore shoulders or aching backs. If you’re in the city and looking for a massage that works that little bit harder, then a holistic massage will hit the spot. Here’s where you’ll find the most soothing, relaxing and nurturing massage therapists in and around the city centre….
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1 Embrace Holistics
Best for: Indian Head Massage
If you’re faced with a busy schedule but don’t have the time to commit to a full body massage, a spoiling Indian head massage from the experts at Embrace Holistics is the perfect way to breath a bit of tranquility back into your day. Using ancient techniques to help soothe anxiety and relieve stress, this relaxing express treatment only lasts 20 minutes, so you can easily pop in during your lunch break. Ideal for injecting a dose of well earned ‘me time’ into an otherwise hectic schedule, this tension busting treatment will leave you feeling calm and refreshed, ready to take on the rest of your day with ease.
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2 Maschio Hair & Beauty
Best for: Hot oil massage
If you’re suffering from stress induced aches and pains and can’t seem to shake it, booking in for a hot oil massage at Maschio Hair and Beauty is just what the doctor ordered. It really is the dream, and we challenge you not to drift off to sleep as your skilled masseuse tackles all of your tension areas with their heavenly scented aromatherapy infused hot oil. Just as good for the skin as it is for your aching joints, the heat from the oil is designed to deeply penetrate your muscles, and melt away tight knots in a matter of minutes. But you’ve got a whole hour so all you need to do is lie back and relax as the healing ingredients do their magic.
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3 Pin Up Beauty
Best for: Aromatherapy massage
As soon as you walk through the door at Pin Up Beauty, you know you’re going to be treated like a queen. With friendly staff and a relaxing environment, it’s hard to decide what treatment to choose first. But if you’re on the hunt for something that’s guaranteed to calm and relax you, we’d advise booking in for their restorative aromatherapy massage. Available for either half an hour or hour long sessions, this therapeutic massage is designed to stimulate the mind and the senses, kneading away your everyday aches and pains as your breath in the luxurious smells of their healing aromatherapy oils. Utter bliss.
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4 RMUK
Best for: Bamboo massage
If you live in Leeds and haven’t visited RMUK yet, you’re missing out. Covering all things hair, health and beauty over 3 luxurious floors (including a rooftop bar for good measure), there’s very little they don’t have on offer – and their relaxing massage rooms are to die for. The only place in Leeds offering Aveda treatments, they have a hefty holistic menu to tuck into, and for this occasion we went for their signature bamboo massage. It did not disappoint! Warm bamboo sticks sweep softly over your muscles, stretching them out and releasing tensions. This acton combined with Aveda’s luxuriously pampering massage oils loosens tight spots a treat. We’d highly recommend booking in for this 5 star massage to see what all the fuss is about.
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5 Allertons
Best for: A bespoke healing massage
Already a household name in Leeds for their stellar haircuts, the menu list at Allertons also boasts a killer selection of relaxing body and massage treatments, and their personalised massage is one you won’t want to miss. Perfect if you can’t quite decide what to choose from their traditional menu, your therapist will start with an in-depth consultation to help tailor your massage exactly to your specific needs. Whether you’d like to combine a pampering aromatherapy session with some deep tissue pummeling, rest assured that their highly skilled masseuses know exactly how to help you unwind, and you’ll leave you feeling lighter, limber and totally zen’d out.
FAQs
Where can you find the highest number of massage therapies in the UK?
Leeds offers more massages per square mile than any other UK city. This makes it a top destination for people looking for a wide variety of massage treatments to ease sore shoulders, aching backs, and everyday tension.
What is an Indian head massage and how long does it take?
An Indian head massage is a relaxing express treatment that lasts just 20 minutes. It uses ancient techniques to help soothe anxiety and relieve stress, making it a quick way to enjoy ‘me time’ in a busy schedule.
How does a hot oil massage help with stress and pain?
A hot oil massage uses aromatherapy-infused oils warmed up to deeply penetrate your muscles and melt tight knots. This treatment is designed to relieve stress-induced aches and pains, leaving your skin and joints feeling rejuvenated in one hour of pure relaxation.
What should you expect from an aromatherapy massage at Pin Up Beauty?
An aromatherapy massage at Pin Up Beauty is available in either 30 or 60 minute sessions. It combines therapeutic massage techniques with healing aromatherapy oils to stimulate your senses, relieve daily aches, and create a calming experience.
What makes the bamboo massage at RMUK unique?
The bamboo massage at RMUK uses warm bamboo sticks to gently stretch out muscles, releasing built-up tension. This signature treatment is complemented by Aveda’s luxury oils, offering a unique way to loosen tight spots and promote deep relaxation across three luxurious floors at the salon.
How is a personalised massage at Allertons tailored to your needs?
A personalised massage at Allertons starts with an in-depth consultation to customise your treatment based on your specific needs. Whether you want aromatherapy or deep tissue work, their therapists tailor the session to help you unwind, making sure you leave feeling lighter and totally relaxed.