can anyone reccommend somewhere to go for a decent, fair priced massage?

no athena sauna replies please!!! and no namby pamby beauty salon rubbish - i want a shiatsu or thai style professional job as i am knackered and need reviving.

Originally posted by tinajones
can anyone reccommend somewhere to go for a decent, fair priced massage?

no athena sauna replies please!!! and no namby pamby beauty salon rubbish - i want a shiatsu or thai style professional job as i am knackered and need reviving.

Try that chinese shop on Chapel Walk!!!

Hi Tina,

I would also *really* like to find out where to get a proper therapeutic massage.

I picked up a flyer from Blue Moon a while ago where a woman was advertising that she did them, but when I called her she said that she came round to your house to do it, and I didn't really want that. But if you wouldn't mind that it might be worth popping into Blue Moon to see if she has left any more there. Sorry I can't remember her name though.

Otherwise, does anyone have any more info of other individuals / organisations that does them?

Also I've heard that you can get them done for a discount price at Sheffield College if you have it done by someone training to be a masseuse. Might consider that??

Pippa x

You know, I read that before you deleted it. I was wondering where you trained. I got busy and left, then came back to find it had gone. So if you are really ligit then why don't you redeam yourself and explain how qualified you are. Or are you??
Years ago I was a Beauty and Massage Therapist in Sheffield. I don't like it when people give the profession a bad name.

Shiatsu Sheffield (http://www.shiatsusheffield.co.uk/)

thanks everyone.

jamie - write what you want, i do! what were the other things on the course to promote health and vitality?

halevan - my friend got some 'medicine' from there for back pain and said it did nothing, not even a placebo effect.

purple pippa - yes i've seen some interesting ads in the blue moon cafe for relaxing day retreats and the like, its just getting a reccommendation as their cork board is so full!

Phanerothyme - thanks, that sounds like a very likely option. have you been yourself?

Originally posted by tinajones
thanks everyone.

Phanerothyme - thanks, that sounds like a very likely option. have you been yourself?

nope, 1st link on google search for sheffiled shiatsu.

Occasionally there are Alternative/Holistic Therapy "Fairs" held in and around Sheffield. The last one was a few months ago and it was held at the Don Valley Stadium. There's usually masseuses, shiatsu, reflexology, aromatherapy and reiki practitioners etc etc who have stalls there. They'll give you a demo for a small fee. I find this is a good way of finding someone who you might wish to start seeing on a regular basis. I had a shiatsu massage from one lady and it was soooo relaxing. Unfortunately she was based in Barnsley which was a bit too far away. I think I might still have some leaflets that I picked up though. I could dig them out tonight if you're still looking?
However, I realise that if you want to start soon then this isn't much help until there's another fair. I haven't heard of anymore fairs in this area but if I do would you like me to let you know?

Hi
I've been having massage treatment for a couple of months. I've been suffering from tension headaches for some months and after lots of wasted time at doctors surgeries (one of whom prescribed anti-depressants which I strongly rejected) someone recommended this place to me.
Dronfield Natural Health Clinic
24 High St
Dronfield
01246 411067

Treatment has helped and I find it very relaxing, especially the head massage. My treatment is upper body, back, shoulders, head, neck, face etc. Costs £20 for 50 minute session.
Well worth it.

Regards

Col

I used to work at a place in birmingham and gave people massages.
people say its a sh*t industry to work in and that if your a lass your just asking for it.

that is so wrong....

sammmie
(i just felt like sticking my twopenneth in here!)

wow sammie, i never knew u were a massuse
(or however u spell it!)
cool!

Originally posted by sammie
I used to work at a place in birmingham and gave people massages.
people say its a sh*t industry to work in and that if your a lass your just asking for it.
I used to be self employed and my business was for ladies only.
Too many problems with massaging men. Sorry guys, there are the few out there that ruin it and make it appear sleazy. I did massage, aromatherapy and reflexology and I felt I was in a respectable profession.

Local Sheffield college runs courses in this sort of thing.....

Tina - with your occupation - I would have thought that you could get all the information you need from Marshall McLuhan's:
"The Medium is the Massage".

I practise yoga and thai massage (women only), please contact me if you require further info or see web site www.yogamania.co.uk

Originally posted by sammie
I used to work at a place in birmingham and gave people massages.
people say its a sh*t industry to work in and that if your a lass your just asking for it.

that is so wrong....

sammmie
(i just felt like sticking my twopenneth in here!)
I am qualified in Swedish massage but do not particularly like doing it, just my choice, prefer the healing. Also qualified in Acupressure and various other therapies. I find if you advertise any kind of therapy you always get some nutter asking if you do 'extras', I have even had this when advertising psychic readings.I have always been very careful on how I word any advertising, posters, business cards etc. It is not the industry itself just how certain dirty minded people perceive it.:thumbsup:

We have two masseuses that come to our office. One does a realy good back and shoulder massage, the other does Indian head massage and reflexology.

I have all 3 :)

We also have someone who does beauty treatments like eyebrow plucking and manecures.

Have you tried 'Heavenly Body' on Abbeydale Rd, Millhouses (0114 2620475)?

I've been a couple of times and they do a good range - Swedish massage designed to ease tension etc and also Power massage - two therapists (ideal for sports injuries).

Try this place

http://www.wellforce.co.uk

I know an alternative therapist who does a great aromatherapy massage at Meersbrook.
PM me if you want details please.
She's accredited, experienced, professional, and takes around an hour on average. She normally does a one hour assessment first to ask about general health etc.

As massage is often thought of as an 'alternative health' sort of thing there is a place on Abbeydale Road on the left as you come away from town about 200 yards before the old Abbeydale picture palace. I would imagine they would have info on massage treatments.

Would this be too far to travel for you?

http://www.d-jw.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=364&st=0&#entry1457

indeed is it what you are after? :confused:

This posts probably a bit late but....

I'm a fairly rare breed it seems - a male massage therapist. I've fully qualified in Anatomy and Physiology and passed the IFPA-accredited Swedish Therapeutic Massage exam. I trained at the Sandra Day school of Health Studies (www.sandraday.com).

So you'd like a good full body massage in Sheffield I'd be pleased to help (I'm based in Ranmoor or home visit possible). email me: williamblomfield@hotmail.com or call me on: 07986 390441

anyone know of any up to date places?
and prices?
got any website link please?

Originally posted by steelcitybab
anyone know of any up to date places?
and prices?

Theres a place in Crookes called DeeJay's.. I hear they give top quality massages at affordable prices :heyhey:

Originally posted by Deejay
Theres a place in Crookes called DeeJay's.. I hear they give top quality massages at affordable prices :heyhey:

o i deejay... n how much would it cost? are they qualified? :hihi:

Ill be straight up tomorrow :heyhey:

Originally posted by steelcitybab
o i deejay... n how much would it cost? are they qualified? :hihi:

Well seen as its you I'll let you have the first one free.. Just don't forget the baby oil :wink:

Try virgin spa... A bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. I had a facial there and wow it was heaven... I loved it!

I am a fully trained massage therapist and have been for 5 years. Trained at Castle College and have worked in sports massage also for the Rugby Club at Doni. Although that has lapsed now as it was too far for me to travel.

I have found it very difficult to find a decent therapist I did try Virgin Active Gym but they are extortionate!!!

Also visited Ragdale Hall for a spa weekend and they were really crap.... too namby pamby for me.....

A decent deep massage is really hard to find!!!!

The benefits to massage are emmense. Relaxation, extraction of toxins. Fat breakdown. Increase metabolism the list is endless so when we actually find a good one it worth visiting on a regular basis.

Prefer to find one around Beauchief/South Sheff. :D

Originally posted by technophobe

A decent deep massage is really hard to find!!!!

Prefer to find one around Beauchief/South Sheff. :D [/B]

Be glad to help you technophobe (see my earlier post re: my training). I'm based in South West Sheffield (nr Broomhill) and my massage technique (being male) naturally tends to be firmer and deeper. Let me know if you'd like to discuss or book a treatment (williamblomfield@hotmail.com). Cheers.

A few gyms that do massages! The Source at Meadowhall, Fitness First, Hillsborough Leisure Centre.. Not sure about the rest.

GazB

Originally posted by wblomfield
Be glad to help you technophobe (see my earlier post re: my training). I'm based in South West Sheffield (nr Broomhill) and my massage technique (being male) naturally tends to be firmer and deeper. Let me know if you'd like to discuss or book a treatment (williamblomfield@hotmail.com). Cheers.

Will email you direct. Thanks

A lady called Christine does massages at The Fitness Club in town.

I'd say try the yellow pages but me and my boyfriend had a rather bad experience! My bf wanted to treat me and him to a massage last summer so rang a number in the yellow pages. He presumed to explain to the guy on the phone that both of us wanted to come in, and didn't mind it being done seperately or together. At this point the guy butts in and says "sorry sir, what exactly are you looking for?" and my bf says "a massage". The guy replies "yeah, see the thing is we mainly deal in sex"... :shocked:

:hihi: :hihi:

oops :blush:

In response to Charlie01 (and anyone else whos interested) -

I'm a sports massage therapist, I work from collegiate campus at Hallam uni, just off eccy rd. I'm qualified in Swedish and sports massage, I have a sports science degree and I'm currently studying an MSc in Sport Injury. I also do personal training if anyones interested.

I work at a number of levels to provide the type of massage you need be it for stress relief, injury rehab, maintenance, postural problems, back pain or just for a bit of a treat for yourself.

You can contact me via PM, e-mail me d.w.hembrough@shu.ac.uk or on my mobile 07734842452

Cheers

Dave H

mods - I know this is bordering on advertising but it is in response to a direct question, hope that ok!?!

Go to Deco on Sharrowvale Road, www.decohealthandbeauty.co.uk , they are very good, or Browns at Woodseats , both very good.

I know a lass who does good sports massages. She does part-time at the alternative therapy place on abbeydale rd (already mentioned).

I've known a few people who do this and they told me one or two stories of dodgy men thinking it was another sort of massage, doh!

Apparently what they got was very deep and very painful therapy...

Try Inner Health & Beauty, Hutcliffe Wood Road. They offer holistic treatments, including different types of massage as well as the normal beauty treatments. I have been and think they are excellent.
Can be contacted on 2353232

for a really good deep sports massage go to Paul (with the unspellable surname) at Ponds Forge - just phone up reception and they book you in, he's an osteopath as well

Victoria Quays & Hillsborough

Holistic Massage & Complementary Therapies

I am fully qualified and insured.

Self employed with loyal client base for 2 & half years.

Check peoples qualifications as there are lots of cowboys or cowgirls who are NOT properly qualified. This is dangerous if a proper consultation is not done as I found out from some of my clients who have been for treatments prior to me.

There's an excellent masseur on Psalter Lane called Linda (fully qualified and registered). However, I don't want to post her contact details without her knowledge (or permission).

PM me if you want her details

Hi Tina

Not sure if you are still interested in a treatment.
I trained locally at Rotherham College (RCAT) in aromatherapy. I am available for aromatherapy and massage treatments, mobile service available too.
Check out my website. its www.yorkshiremassage.co.uk

regards James

Hello

I do all types of massage and I live in Sheffield. My speciality is in making my treatments enjoyable as well as beneficial. So if you want a deep massage that's what you'll get. And if you want a gentle treatment I can do that too. I'm qualified and insured.

I'm mobile so I can come to your home or I use rooms at the Airy Fairy on London Road, or the Bohemian on Chesterfield Road. I've done quite a few fairs too. I'm holding a small event at the Bohemian on Sunday 10th December, so if you want to meet me or would like to book yourself in for a short treatment to try me out you can. Prices are £8 for 15 minutes. My usual prices are £20 for 30 minutes, £30 for an hour and £40 for 90 minutes.

Here's my web:

http://www.theandreatouch.com

I hope to see some of you face to face!

In my experience there are many types of massage, and many different establishments offering massage. I think it obviously depends on what type of massage you want as to where you will look.

There is obviously the "other" kind of massage available in the shady part of town.

There are pleasant soothing massages generally available from beauty salons.

There are theraputic massages (which are not generally so soothing!) available from Complimentary Medicine or Natural Health Centres.

At Greenways Natural Health Centre ( 0114 2360890) there are a number of highly qualified, insured, and very experienced therapists offering many different types of massage.

Hi

Check out http://deeplyrelaxing.moonfruit.com - i am a trainee seeking volunteers for deep swedish type massage, in return I am looking for references.

Cheers

Try the one on victoria street, just off west street. spaone or somet

Hi Tina,

I would also *really* like to find out where to get a proper therapeutic massage.

I picked up a flyer from Blue Moon a while ago where a woman was advertising that she did them, but when I called her she said that she came round to your house to do it, and I didn't really want that. But if you wouldn't mind that it might be worth popping into Blue Moon to see if she has left any more there. Sorry I can't remember her name though.

Otherwise, does anyone have any more info of other individuals / organisations that does them?

Also I've heard that you can get them done for a discount price at Sheffield College if you have it done by someone training to be a masseuse. Might consider that??

Pippa x

Hi, I'm at Sheffield College. Yes you can book for massage there and it is really cheap. For £6 you can get either a Swedish Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage or Reflexology treatment. We have recently started practising Aromatherapy massage where we mix oils to suit the individual. I don't have an exact price for that yet but it will be less than £10. I can recommend all the girls on the Holistic Therapies course. We all have a professional attitude and enjoy our work.

Hi everyone. I'm training at the moment in Holist Therapeutic Massage (qualify in July) I amways looking for volunteers to receive my massage as I need to do a comprehensive journal of at least 40 hours of practice. There is no charge for my service (only if the treatment is carried our in a rented therapy room I will ask you to pay for the rent cost, usually £5-£10 depending where it is ) I usually carry out the massage in my own living room which isn't ideal but as I'm only training iot's the only way at the moment. I am very professional and will make you as comfortable and relaxed as possible. My service is IN NO WAY OF A SEXUAL NATURE and isn't a beauty salon massage. If anyone is interested please get in touch to ask any further questions or to make an appointment. Everyones welcome.
Thanks.
Erica.

Try Beighton Lifestyle Centre (0114 213 2160) They have several professional massage therapists. And you can get a really good coffee afterwards!

Try this newly opened centre in Beighton - nice little healthy cafe too!
not posted enough yet to supply a link but its the old church hall in Beighton - now a 12 therapy room , :smile:conference/meeting room , cafe etc.
Treatments include Japanese face massage, ear candling and 6 other types of massage according to brochure!
Call 0114 213 2160 for more info.

Sorry - Hadn't spotted Herbladys previous post-Great minds obv. think alike!

Sorry - Hadn't spotted Herbladys previous post-Great minds obv. think alike!

Hi, I also provide a proper deep theraputic massage, forst one is free, check out www.deeplyrelaxing.moonfruit.com

Lots of good references.

Cheers

Thai Massage and sports massages are availabel via qualified practicioners at Yoga Shala Sheffield - 01142 50 8905 - www.yogashalasheffield.com

LL

www.heavenlyfeeling.co.uk they had a special buy 1 get 1 free massage on, i think it's still running.

come to Beighton Gala this Sat... think there will be therapists there giving head massages from lifestyle centre
www.beightongala.com

ive always wanted to try thai massage

Hi Tina, I am an insured & qualified Holistic Massage Therapist & Therapy Trainer in Sheffield. I practice Indian Head Massage, Thai Back Massage, Thai Foot & Hand Massage, Rejuvenating Holistic Facial Massage & Hopi Ear Candling. I am currently offering treatments for just £22 or book 4 & get the 5th Free (the same treatment). This offer will not be forever though as inflation catches up with everyone. I carry out treatments in the Lifestyle Centre at Beighton and in my own home.

[QUOTE=tinajones;32183]can anyone reccommend somewhere to go for a decent, fair priced massage?

....

Check out www.fabuloustherapy.moonfruit.com 2 hour massage from £20, lots of good references.

i picked up a leaflet from hillsbro leisure centre which is part of the siv group - inc ponds forge, concord and don valley, a full body massage is £31.

Very slightly OT, but Newark airport at NYC has a small massage parlour after check in.
They have semi upright sit in supports for you (no room for full lay down beds), a great way to relax before your 8 hr flight and after the stress of checking in. $42 for 2 of us for 15 mins.

I am currently in agony with my shoulder which is effecting my neck and my arm aswell, i have serveral tight knots which are causing considerble discomfort and pain, can someone recommend a good masseuse who could relieve all the tension. :( :help:

Kim Buckley, she's a physio who also does massage and accupuncture. She's based at Foot Heaven on Ecclesall Rd. Phone 0114 2684000 or 07930 867829. Because she's a physio she will more than likely be able to find out what has caused your problem.

im after a back massage where is the best place nr s5 ( not theses massage palours) i dont need any extras....just a massage..male or female, any recommendations, also wot is the average price for one? if u do massage's or no somewhere that does good ones then please pm me or leave me yr number.thanks

Hay - i know an excellent massage place - Its in S5, its called Lookin Gud - it is a hair salon and beauty salon. They do other things such as nails and hair and sunbeds but the massage is excellent - i have been myself and really found it so relaxing. The phone number is: 0114 245 7000 and the website is www. lookingud. co.uk

If you want any more details then please feel free to contact me back or ring that number! All prices are great 2!

Hope this helps

Hay - i know an excellent massage place - Its in S5, its called Lookin Gud - it is a hair salon and beauty salon. They do other things such as nails and hair and sunbeds but the massage is excellent - i have been myself and really found it so relaxing. The phone number is: 0114 245 7000 and the website is www. lookingud. co.uk

If you want any more details then please feel free to contact me back or ring that number! All prices are great 2!

Hope this helps

Hi,
I have a clinic at Concord Sports Centre on Saturday mornings.
We currently have a 2 for 1 offer on, and you get 15 mins extra on first appointment for assessment.
For details check out:
sportstherapysheffield.com
concordsportscentre.co.uk
massagetherapyuk.com
Best Wishes,
John.

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Hi,

If you don't mind travelling, I go to Elements Spa at Thrybergh in Rotherham to see Cath. I have terrible knots and pain in my shoulders and shes gets them out. I have had quite a few massages over the years and she is the only one who applies enough pressure to get my knots out! I hope you find someone good :)

Hi
Earlier on here I found references to having a massage at Sheffield college - good price from the students. Swedish etc. then I logged in and can not find it now! can anyone help? tried googling but that tkkes you to places to apply for the course.
Thanks

Hi

I am fully qualified in swedish body massage.
I work from home or can travl to your home.
If you are interested pm me or email me on misscave@live.co.uk

Samantha Cave
Bonita Destino

Hi

I am fully qualified in swedish body massage.
I work from home or can travl to your home.
If you are interested pm me or email me on misscave@live.co.uk

Samantha Cave
Bonita Destino

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