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DEEP TISSUE FULL BODY MASSAGE, NOUGAT LONDON SPA Tested by Louise Emma Clarke What it promises: Nougat London’s Full Body Massage is one of the most indulgent way to relieve muscle tension. Using firm strokes and deliciously-scented essential oils, the massage helps to improve circulation, reduce anxiety, relieve muscle cramps, and reduce toxin build up to aid muscle healing. You will leave the spa feeling relaxed, revived and revitalised. What happens: I suffer from tension in my back, shoulders, and neck, but going for a Deep Tissue Massage has never appealed to me. The words conjure up images of sports clinics, with sterile white rooms and the scent of Deep Heat – so I was a bit apprehensive before arriving at Nougat Spa to test this treatment. When I arrived, however, I knew I’d discovered my new spiritual home. Everything appealed to me – from the flickering candles, the luxurious scent of essential oils, the cappucino-coloured walls and chocolate-brown fluffy towels, and serene music playing in the treatment room. The therapist used strong, deep strokes to knead away tension – and whilst this was sometimes a little uncomfortable, I was content in the knowledge that it was helping to relieve aches and pains. I got used to the pressure and after a while, was so comfortable that I dozed off during the treatment! The therapist worked on my back first, then moved onto my shoulders, back of legs, and feet. She then asked me to turn over, before moving onto the front of my legs, arms, and finally, hands. At the end of the treatment, she woke me up gently with a glass of water. Initially, I felt quite sleepy - but within minutes I felt a wave of energy flooding into my body and I was back on the streets of Westbourne Grove with a spring in my step. Results: I had been suffering from tight, aching muscles for a few months before this treatment – but in the days that followed the massage, I was astonished to discover that the tweaks in my neck and shoulders had completely disappeared. I was a bit sceptical at first, expecting them to return within a few days, but it is now a month later and I’m still free of aches-and-pains. I would wholeheartedly recommend this treatment – it’s definitely the most appealing and indulgent way to give your body a MOT and I will be back! Price: £75 for 60 minutes. Location: Nougat London Spa, 227 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SE. 0207 7923574. www.nougatlondon.co.uk/spa/ |
