Relaxation massage at Chameli Spa, Al Rashidiya

What is a relaxation massage?

A relaxation massage uses the gentler end of the Swedish massage toolkit: long, slow, even strokes over the whole body, with little deep pressure. The aim is to calm, not to fix. Many guests fall asleep, which is a compliment.

What happens in a relaxation massage?

After a short check on pressure and any areas to avoid, your therapist works from the back and shoulders to the legs, feet, arms and finally the neck, keeping a slow, steady rhythm. The room is quiet; there's no need to talk. You can ask for more pressure on the shoulders if they need it.

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Traditionally used for vs what research generally supports

The US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) notes that massage may help reduce anxiety and that people often report feeling more relaxed, though the research has limits. We don't make claims about sleep disorders or blood pressure; we just keep the hour calm.

Is relaxation massage suitable for everyone?

Massage is not a medical treatment, and the team at Chameli Spa are massage therapists, not doctors. Please tell reception before you book, and your therapist before you start, if any of these apply:

• a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis, now or in the past, or you take blood-thinning medicine
• surgery, a fracture or a sprain in the last few weeks
• a fever, an infection, or broken, sunburnt or irritated skin
• a heart condition, uncontrolled blood pressure, diabetes with nerve changes, or a recent injury you haven't had checked
• allergies to nuts, coconut, sesame or fragrance (we'll switch to a plain oil)

If in doubt, ask your doctor first. A good massage can wait a week; an aggravated injury takes longer.

Questions before you book