Massage Therapy

Our fully qualified therapists come from all over the world to provide a professional massage service. We offer two types of massage:

Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is calming, relaxing, healing, rejuvenating, therapeutic and pampering.
Emphasising that all strokes go towards the heart, Swedish massage stimulates circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to body tissues.

Through friction and kneading, the body’s metabolic process and blood circulation are stimulated, enhancing one’s sense of vitality. This full body massage, using the highest quality oil, is a relaxing and soothing experience. Massage eases and softens tired, overused muscles, releases tension, improves the condition of the skin, enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow, encourages the body’s self-cleansing mechanism to remove toxins from the muscles and subcutaneous tissues, and increases your overall health and well-being.

Our therapists use their sense of touch to determine the correct amount of pressure to apply. If you’d like a stronger or lighter pressure, they will alter their technique to suit your preference, so please feel free to discuss your needs with the therapists.

Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscles and fascia (connective tissue). It uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots.

A deep tissue massage shouldn't hurt but it is likely to be a bit more uncomfortable than a standard Swedish massage. You should always mention to the therapist, however, if the pressure is too much for you. It is important to remember to drink a lot of water after a deep tissue massage in order to help flush out lactic acid from the tissues. If you don't, you could feel sore the following day. Some level of soreness the day after is possible even if you do drink plenty of water. This just means a lot of waste products were flushed out of the tissues and it should pass within a couple of days.

It is also important to be realistic about what one deep tissue massage can achieve! People often request more pressure in the mistaken belief that if the therapist just pushes harder they can get rid of all their knots in an hour but this simply won't happen. In fact, reversing chronic knots and tension built up over a long period of time is best achieved with an integrated programme that includes exercise, work on your posture and ways of moving, relaxation techniques in combination with a regular programme of massage.

(Warning: To ask for sexual services at any time will result in immediate termination of the massage without refund. Elixir is a genuine naturist spa.)

We offer a 10% discount on all massage prices to mixed couples. Gift vouchers are also available, so why not treat a partner of a friend on a special occasion?

For your safety, we are unable to provide any treatment if you have arrived on a ‘long haul’ flight within the last 24 hours. We also request that you be familiar with all the contraindications to massage, which are displayed on the reception window and in all the therapy rooms.

Please feel free to tip your therapist if you have enjoyed your massage.

Please note that we are unable to arrange massage bookings by e-mail.