Urban classic (Swedish massage)
The Urban classic is our take on Swedish massage, full of techniques to free up tension and help you relax.
From £54*
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*Price varies per city
A great introductory treatment that works for everyone in need of a massage
Expect a light, gentle touch, mixed with light to medium pressure, that comes together to soothe and rejuvenate your mind and body
Perfect if you feel tense, tired or just in need of some TLC
“Classic is the operative word here,” says our lead therapist, Nadège. “This treatment uses Swedish massage techniques to release muscle tension, improve circulation and decrease tenderness. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a massage, helping you feel calm and relaxed with light to medium pressure and long, flowing strokes.”
Your therapist will use massage oils or lotions to soften your muscles.
Expect long, slow strokes and gentle-but-firm pulling and pressing to gently warm your muscle tissue.
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More info about the Urban classic massage
The Urban classic is a full-body massage treatment with medium pressure that can help with knots, tension, back pain and relieving stress. All Urban classic treatments start with a consultation to work out what you need from your treatment, then a massage which includes your head, hands and feet.
The Urban classic is loosely based on a traditional Swedish massage, in that it’s medium pressure, full body, and uses techniques to release tension. Your therapist will further personalise the treatment to your needs, whether that’s more tension-releasing work or calming techniques for stress relief.
Massages help with stress relief largely because of the way human touch activates your relaxation response. Studies show that touch activates the vagus nerve, lowering brain activity in regions associated with danger and stress.
A massage works the same way to switch off the stress response. Sweeping, slow massage strokes invite the body to deeply relax. Combine your massage with deep breathing, a playlist of your choice and scented candles to enhance the effect.
For the massage table (that your therapist will bring) you’ll need about 2x3m of floor space. That’s about the size of a yoga mat, with enough space to walk around the edge.
Yes, you'll need to supply towels to cover the massage table and yourself. We recommend two large towels (or old sheets) and a smaller one for the headrest. Dark colours are best if you want to protect your towels from massage oil.
Yes, we offer fully customisable massage sessions. From massage type to pressure level and extras like aromatherapy, you can tailor your session to suit your needs. You’ll see all the options to customise your experience when you book.
Our prices reflect the cost of living in each area to make sure Urban pros earn fairly. They also vary by time of day/week:
Off-peak hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 6:59 PM
Peak hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 PM to 10:59 PM
Saturday and Sunday: All day (7:00 AM to 10:59 PM)
| City: | Off peak 60-minute relaxing massage | Peak 60-minute relaxing massage |
|---|---|---|
| London | £74 | £79 |
| Edinburgh and Glasgow | £57 | £63 |
| Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham | £54 | £62 |
Relaxing massage is availablein London and the South East, Paris, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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