KnotStressed Therapies

one of my favourite luxuries that i treat myself to each month is a really good massage. being a keen runner means i put my body through a lot on top of the fact i'm stuck in a desk job 5 days a week so my muscles are pretty sore sometimes. finding a really good massage therapist can be tricky as i often find that the pressure isn't what i'm looking for or that the massage just doesn't quite get all my knots out. however Knotstressed Therapies offers a huge range of massage with really excellent therapists and i thoroughly enjoyed my treatment last week!

I came across Knotstressed as they very generously donated a gift voucher to a raffle i was holding for my fundraising (side note, i'm raising money in aid of Mind for the london marathon in april 2016!) when looking to book a massage out with my usual therapist i decided to give this place a try as the prices were quite reasonable and it was nearby my flat. booking is fairly easy, i dropped them an email with what i was looking for and they came back with a list of times to try to suit my availibility. i asked for a 60 minute massage initially but they explained i would be better taking a 75 minute slot so that the therapist would have enough time to discuss my massage needs and still provide a 60 minute massage. quite good advice as this meant i could talk about what sports i do and the areas i was having problems with so they could focus on that.

my massage was heavenly and it's the first time in months my shoulders don't feel like a bunch of balled up knots attached to my ears! the whole experience was so incredibly relaxing as the new location is done up really nicely. it looks like they have a room for yoga and exercise classes to the front and then treatment rooms at the back. the room was nice and cosy and warm which makes such a difference when you're on a massage table just covered by a towel! there is also water and hot drinks on offer in the reception area if you come early or want to sit and relax after your treatment.

a really lovely business with a huge range of services! i can't wait to book in for another massage :)

Incredibly central, accommodating owners and a massage tailored to what you need. I'm a bit of a spa fiend which is quite evident after 3 separate people gave me vouchers for massages at Christmas :) my bug bear about a lot of generic spas is that they have a set massage, time and technique that they use. Here is different. Steph chatted with me for a time before the massage to understand what I wanted from it. Already off to a great start. She also asked about what excerise I do which is actually quite relevant! Basically I said that I wanted a relaxing massage. It didn't take her long to say that my muscles really needed ironing out so I said for her to crack on. I can't tell you how relaxed and loose I felt the next day. She was intuitive and new exactly what I needed even though I didnt! Great service. Would really recommend this place for a great massage.

I cannot say enough about this wonderful clinic!

Its relaxed, soothing and peaceful ambiance is matched by the warm and welcoming team of extremely talented and intuitive therapists. I have been fortunate to enjoy sessions with a variety of therapists for different issues, and each have taken a sincere interest in my needs, and I always leave feeling completely rejuvenated with a renewed sense of body and spirit.

There are many clinics and spas to choose from in Edinburgh, but few can offer such a special combination of professional therapeutic treatment and friendly, genuine atmosphere. You won't regret a visit!