Nothing beats the relaxing and stress relieving qualities of a massage to break up the daily grind of our busy city. An extensive variety of styles and techniques is on offer, with varying health benefits and sensations to discover. We’ve divulged the best from the rest with this selection of our favourite body treats in Sydney.

Bamboo Massage at The Darling Spa, $240

The Darling Spa takes luxe pampering to a whole new level with its array of unique facilities and treatment options. Before your massage even begins, you have the option to take advantage of the mosaic aromatherapy heated steam room filled with salt water as well as Sydney’s one-of-a-kind Hammam chamber, a traditional Turkish heated marble bed, where you can lay anytime before or after your treatment and melt your cares away. Using these features is the perfect way of preparing your body for your spa treatment, by ensuring a clear mind and increase circulation to really enhance your experience. The Bamboo massage is a wonderful 1.5 hour, free flowing body work which involves warm bamboo sticks being rolled over the body by your therapist to release energy, stretch out tight muscles and assist in tension release. You’ll completely unwind after this beautiful treatment that begins with a foot ritual scrub, where you’re provided with a range of essential oils to select for the ultimate aromatherapy experience. Your treatment then concludes with a decadent scalp massage so you can slip into a deep relaxation.
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Deep Repair Massage at Chi Spa at The Shangri-La Sydney, from $175

Chi Spa exudes nothing but pure luxury. The minute you walk through its doors, you’ll feel a sense of wanderlust and be swept away into its oriental charm. This tranquil space boasts the most stunning treatment rooms which feel like your very own private suite, with all of the amenities to boot including a long bath tub, spacious shower, powder room, slippers and robe all the way through to a comb and hair tie to ensure you can leave the room feeling fresh and ready for your next adventure, whether that be dinner at The Shangri-La’s phenomenal Altitude restaurant or drinks at Blu Bar. The Deep Repair Massage is nothing short of pure bliss and is the perfect escape after a long day, a bout of intensive exercise or if you’re recovering from any mild injuries. It’s a firm massage, with the therapist using opulent Sodashi oil to work your body at a deep muscular level, to aid with chronic pain and muscle tension whilst putting you in a deep relaxing state.
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Hawaiian Massage at Sydney Ka Huna, from $110

This is a completely unique and incredible experience that must be tried to really understand its special qualities. This massage focuses on the full mind, body and spirit leaving you with the ultimate feeling of wellbeing for the body and soul. It’s a free-flowing, energetically vibrant yet deeply relaxing whole-body massage, where your experienced practitioner uses hands and forearms in long fluid strokes of varying intensity and rhythm up and down and all around the body, rather than just focusing on one body part at a time. The style also incorporates stretches, under-body work, deep-tissue reaching movements and sound vibration which will surprise and delight. The experience, energy and dedication of the practitioners is on another level as you feel their energy passing through to you. The lymphatic drainage effect leaves your body completely relaxed and cleansed of toxins, whilst the energising effects of these stimulating movements can be felt for days after.

 

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Hot Oil Massage at Bondi Thai Massage and Spa, from $89

One of the best Thai oil massages that you’ll come across in the Eastern Suburbs. The facilities are clean and modern and the prices are very reasonable so you can experience a bit of “you time” more often. Each therapist has a sixth sense in feeling out your knots and tensions and they don’t hold back, depending on your preferred pressure – which is discussed with you pre-treatment. Don’t be surprised if you feel them climbing over and around you to get to those hard-to-reach areas to release any stresses and tensions of your day. The feeling that remains is of complete indulgence and relaxation and gentle stretching is applied post-treatment to re-energise and stimulate blood flow. This local Bondi haunt also offers a health fund rebate and is a must-try for for good value and satisfying massage that hits the spot every time.

 

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Swedish Massage at Enishi Integrated Massage Therapies, from $80

This holistic haven is designed to pay homage to its Japanese routes, and has three convenient outlets throughout Bondi. Each practitioner is softly spoken and completely gentle to deliver a beautiful oil-based relaxation massage technique that will leave you feeling completely serene upon departure. Using fingers and elbows to create a flowing pressure, this softer massage technique is performed by your therapist to relax tense muscles by stretching them and slowly warming them up. This treatment aids in boosting the body’s immune system by improving the circulation of the blood and lymph nodes for a feeling of calm and tranquility.

 

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