In 60 minutes…

RELAX, UNWIND AND DISCOVER NEW ENERGY

If you can carve an hour out of your day, you can book a mind/body restoring massage. This is not a self-indulgent treat, this is a tool to help you cope!

 If you’re mentally tired, choose an aromatherapy massage. This is good for emotional issues, such as panic attacks, anxiety, stress and nervous tension and feels wonderfully relaxing and soothing, with the therapist choosing the right essential oils for your particular kind of angst. It takes just an hour of your time and sets your mind to rights when things are going haywire.

 If you’re physically tired, choose a deep tissue massage. Good for body stress, tight muscles, backache, pain and big-time tension, this really loosens things up. This massage feels good and gets straight to the point, using slow strokes and deep finger pressure on tense and contracted areas. Don’t panic though, intensity can be lightened if it’s not your thing. This hour-long treatment will leave you feeling wonderfully restored and ready to crack Christmas!

 If you want a home version, book a guided one-to-one massage with a qualified therapist via video call. Good for lengthening tight muscles, managing stress, aches and more, this can be more effective than you might imagine. You call the shots on intensity of touch and every session is bespoke to you and tackles your individual massage needs. In just one hour you’ll learn so much and feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

 Find these mind/body saviours at Neals Yard Therapy Rooms. Prices start at around £50 depending on location. One-to-one Guided Massage costs £40. Find them at nealsyardremedies.com.