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Original poster

to think and hour is an awfully long time to be massaged?

28 replies

hamptoncourt · 28/03/2014 09:11

Hen weekend/Spa Break (whole other thread)

Going to extraordinarily posh Spa place and so I thought I would avail myself of a treatment. My face is a disaster zone so I had considered a facial.

However, as my work is very stressful I thought a massage might be a better choice for me. Anti stress massage is available 60 mins £75 or 30 mins £55.

I have never had a massage before so I am wondering if 60 minutes is a bit long? I will probably fall asleep and start dribbling.

As Mumsnet is clearly full of Seasoned Spa Breakers I thought I would ask your advice please?

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milkingmachine1 · 28/03/2014 09:14

Nope, not too long at all. I love a good massage. Have fun and enjoy!

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 28/03/2014 09:14

Nooo!!! Not long enough, if you get a good massage you want it to go on for ever :)

londonrach · 28/03/2014 09:15

Go for the hour if you can afford it. Enjoy your spa weekend and relax. X

FuckingFuck · 28/03/2014 09:17

Definitely have the hour long one - it's not too long at all!

blanchedeveraux · 28/03/2014 09:17

60 minutes is never enough for me. Best one I ever had was 90 minutes. Can't get enough massage, me!

MorrisZapp · 28/03/2014 09:18

Aha, spa goers. Do you think facials are worth the money? Do they make your skin look or feel any different?

OP, I don't like long massages as I don't enjoy anything from waist down. Half an hour would be perfect for me as it would all be back, neck, shoulders.

CocktailQueen · 28/03/2014 09:20

Definitely go for the hour! It always takes me a little while to relax into a massage.

Morris - depends which one you go for. I recommend the Elemis rejuvenating one that Champneys do - moisturising, exfoliating - my skin felt softer and smoother afterwards. But don't expect miracles....

SJLTM · 28/03/2014 09:21

I give massage and in my experience it usually takes client about 15 mins to properly relax . So an hour isn't too long. If my client does fall asleep , I take this as a complement Smile

samandi · 28/03/2014 09:22

Not long enough!

ScarletLady02 · 28/03/2014 09:22

Definitely go for the hour....I had an hour long hot stone massage, it was AMAZING, I could have just gone to sleep after

Bramshott · 28/03/2014 09:22

I would love a 60 minute massage right now!

CoffeeTea103 · 28/03/2014 09:26

It's definitely not too long, once it's over you will be wishing it was longer Smile

extremepie · 28/03/2014 10:02

I'm not a profession but when I do a full body I normally take about 2 hours! An hour seems a little short to me (but maybe that's just me taking too long :D)

extremepie · 28/03/2014 10:03

^professional

Allergictoironing · 28/03/2014 10:10

Ex-professional here. There's an awful lot of a body (even a small one) to cover, and if you break it down into body parts then it suddenly doesn't seem anywhere near as long. 5 mins per lower leg, 5 mins per arm. 5 mins per upper leg. That's half the hour gone just with limbs! Back, neck & shoulders you want at least 20-30 mins on. Then bear in mind there's the couple of minutes disrobing, getting comfortable, masseuse asking questions like areas to be concentrated on & depth of massage required. The time it may take you to drag your body back off the couch when all you want to do is lie there & drift away - though a decent spa will normally allow a few minutes after your treatment has finished before needing the room freed up.

Half an hour for back/neck/shoulders, full hour for whole body. If you can afford the time & money go for the full body, it is an amazing experience & you may find yourself addicted!

Allergictoironing · 28/03/2014 10:11

Oh and if there's an aromatherapy option, assuming you don't have skin allergies, go for that for the full relaxing experience Grin

YoDiggity · 28/03/2014 10:11

No, not too long. In fact 30 mins is too bloody short.

Original poster
hamptoncourt · 28/03/2014 10:23

Thanks all so much for your speedy replies. I will spoil myself and book the 60 mins.

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hamptoncourt · 28/03/2014 16:09

OMG it is booked! Will report back.

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minibmw2010 · 28/03/2014 16:54

I love massages so much. Minimum I book is an hour, so lovely.

Pigletin · 28/03/2014 17:19

OP enjoy! Once you have a massage you will want to go all the time. Speaking of which...must book one for myself next week!

pinkr · 28/03/2014 18:34

I go for massages for an hour and get just my back and shoulders...I love a right hard massage with proper kneading etc. I don't like just being tickled... Guess my masseuse has to work for her money with me! !

SweetTeaVodka · 28/03/2014 18:47

An hour's massage sounds like bliss! Enjoy it Smile

traininthedistance · 28/03/2014 19:13

Not long enough! If they offered 3hr massages I'd be there like a shot Blush

londonrach · 28/03/2014 19:28

Enjoy. I booked a facial for my mum after her breast cancer and seeing her afterwards was one of rage highlights of my life. Enjoy your break x