Luxurious Serenity at MASAJ, Marylebone

If you, like me, really suffer with your back – a regular visit to a massage parlour is an absolute must. I’m usually fonder of a firmer massage, than a relaxing one, so it’s always good to find a venue that can offer both.

MASAJ is a stunning salon, situated in the heart of Marylebone. The team are big believers in the Power of Touch – and all that it can deliver for the body and mind.

At MASAJ, the experience is totally tailored from the moment you enter. On arrival there is an efficient and friendly check in. You are then guided down to an elegantly designed waiting room where you take a seat on the plush sofa and fill out a form to tailor your massage experience.

There is a full choice of massage, from relaxing, to deep tissue, focus areas and sports – all the way to pregnancy-safe options. Each therapist is expertly trained to deliver the optimum level of care and expertise.

When filling out your form you have a choice of music type in the room, and scent of oil, which are available to sniff in the waiting room also. Once you’ve decided on your treatment direction, a friendly therapist comes to meet you to guide you to the serene cave-like treatment rooms.

Here you undress and nestle in for the full relaxing experience. I opted for the deep tissue massage as I’d been experiencing some pain and discomfort in my lower back, neck and shoulders, a norm for office workers across the city! My lovely therapist started the massage with a relaxing full body focus, later targeting the exact areas I had requested, and loosening those horrible knots in my back and shoulders.

The experience was beautifully executed and tailored, and I left feeling like I was floating on a cloud – even nodding off at times during the treatment.

Best of all, you also have a debrief at the end of the session, where your therapist talks through aftercare and a range of exercises to do at home to alleviate any tension and pressure outside of your treatment time. This is a really nice added benefit and shows the level of care and consideration that goes into each treatment here.

I would highly recommend a visit to MASAJ. The beautiful spaces are instantly calming, and the warm professionalism radiates from each member of the team you come into contact with during your visit. If Marylebone isn’t convenient for you, there are also central locations in Soho and Shoreditch as well.

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