Life, let’s face it, can be messy. Stress frequently finds a way into our lives, whether it’s from snarled traffic, pressing work emails, or coordinating your child’s piano performance with your Pomeranian’s grooming appointment. A true, honest body to body massage is the simple yet exquisite remedy that awaits discovery among all this mayhem. And we offer the best in Soho and Central London.

1. Relaxation Realized

A body-to-body massage is one of the most effective ways to relax as it releases a mix of appealing chemicals including dopamine and serotonin [1]. Picture yourself getting a massage with warm oils, relaxing music, and a skilled therapist like we offer working her magic on your tired muscles and naked body. Your body enters a state of quiet peace as you wave goodbye to those annoying knots of stress; this is a level of personal nirvana that even winning the lottery for a million dollars can’t quite compare to!

2. Stress-Relief Extraordinaire

Do you recall Cortisol, the notorious stress hormone? This bothersome fellow’s sworn enemy is a body-to-body massage. According to studies, a 45-minute massage can significantly reduce cortisol levels by 30% [2]. Your body sheds its tension layer by layer with each skilful touch, leaving nothing behind but a calm mind that is deeply relaxed.

3. Boosts Blood Circulation

Every cell, organ, and tissue in our body receives oxygen and nourishment from our blood, which functions like an invisible mailman. This everyday mailman may become a supercharged delivery champion with a body to body massage! Your muscles’ lactic acid is flushed out throughout the massage thanks to the kneading movements, which stimulate circulation and oxygen flow [3].

4. Posture Perfect

Your back is writhing with pain from hours spent hunched over a computer screen? Your back could perhaps find relief from tension with a body-to-body massage. It can assist in realigning your body’s organic motions, enhancing posture, and preventing painful neck and backaches [4].

5. Snooze like a Baby

When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep without counting an imaginary flock of sheep? Body to body massage stimulates the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for sound sleep. No more staring blankly at the ceiling at 2 AM, just a serene journey to the dreamland [5] and we unlock this power with our sessions!.

6. Boosts Immunity

Now here’s a fun fact: a body to body massage can actually boost your immunity. By lowering cortisol, which can destroy immune cells, massage therapy can potentially enhance the activity of the body’s natural killer cells, safeguarding you from colds, flu, and other pesky ailments [6].

7. Better Skin

How about having skin that screams ‘I woke up like this!’? The gentle, sweeping strokes of a body to body massage can exfoliate your skin, removing dead cells and promoting the regeneration of new, healthier ones [7]. It’s like a facial, but for your entire body!

8. Emotional Oasis

Here’s something for the soul-searchers: massages have been found to help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. The relaxing environment and the nurturing human touch can have profound effects on your emotional wellbeing [8].

A body to body massage is a smorgasbord of benefits waiting to be relished. Each session is a uniquely comforting journey that leaves you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world. So go ahead, book a session, and let your worries melt away in the hands of a skilled masseuse. Your body and mind will thank you for it! We offer our Body to Body Massage Soho sessions direct to you day and night at our parlour or your hotel room!

References:

1. Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Diego, M., Schanberg, S., & Kuhn, C. (2005). Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 115(10), 1397–1413.
2. Moyer, C. A., Rounds, J., & Hannum, J. W. (2004). A Meta-Analysis of Massage Therapy Research. Psychological Bulletin, 130(1), 3–18.
3. Moraska, A., Pollini, R. A., Boulanger, K., Brooks, M. Z., & Teitlebaum, L. (2010). Physiological adjustments to stress measures following massage therapy: A review of the literature. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
4. Lewis, R. A., & Dixon, J. (2010). RMT: a systematic review of the literature. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 14(4), 332–353.
5. Buttagat, V., Eungpinichpong, W., Chatchawan, U., & Arayawichanon, P. (2011). Therapeutic effects of traditional Thai massage on pain, muscle tension and anxiety in patients with scapulocostal syndrome: a randomized single-blinded pilot study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 15(1), 15–23.
6. Rapaport, M. H., Schettler, P., & Bresee, C. (2010). A preliminary study of the effects of a single session of Swedish massage on hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal and immune function in normal individuals. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(10), 1079–1088.
7. Rawlings, A. V. (2003). Trends in stratum corneum research and the management of dry skin conditions. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 25(1-2), 63-95.
8. Hou, W. H., Chiang, P. T., Hsu, T. Y., Chiu, S. Y., & Yen, Y. C. (2010). Treatment effects of massage therapy in depressed people: a meta-analysis. Journal of clinical psychiatry, 71(7), 894-901.