Back, neck and shoulders massage in Leyton
A massage that concentrates on your back, neck and shoulders only. Because it stays on those areas, it fits well into 30 or 45 minutes, and you can book up to 90 minutes if you’d like longer on them. At our spa on High Road Leyton, East London, open until 10pm Monday to Saturday.
Areas included
That’s the whole massage: it doesn’t move on to the legs, arms or feet. If you’d like those too, see “Focused or full-body?” below.
Choosing a duration for focused work
| 30 min | 45 min | 60 min | 90 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| £49 | £64 | £75 | £99 |
- 30 minutes suits one focused area, such as the back, neck and shoulders.
- 45 minutes gives a little more time without rushing.
- 60 or 90 minutes keeps the same three areas, with more time spent on them.
Oil blends. You can add an oil blend for £5 when you book: Relaxing, Energising, Muscle Mender, Detox, Stress Relief or Immune Boost.
Pressure and consultation
Every massage begins with a short consultation: where you’re tight, what pressure you like, and anything about your health we should know. If one side of your neck or one shoulder bothers you more, say so, and your therapist will shape the focus around it.
Your therapist adapts the pressure as they work, so you can ask for more or less at any point. Firm shouldn’t mean painful: just say if it needs adjusting. Arrive 10 minutes early so the consultation happens calmly before your treatment starts.
If you have back pain that’s new, severe or not improving, please see your GP first.
Focused or full-body?
| If you want… | Consider |
|---|---|
| Time on the back, neck and shoulders only | Back, Neck & Shoulders |
| Firmer, slower work on areas of tension, or on the muscles you train | Deep Tissue Massage or Sports Massage |
| A relaxing massage for the whole body | Swedish Massage |
| The head as well as the neck and shoulders | Indian Head Massage |
A 60-minute massage is enough for a full-body massage at an unhurried pace. Still unsure? Our guide to choosing a massage compares every style.
Coming regularly?
Back, Neck & Shoulders is included in our massage courses at every length, from £35 a session (20 × 30 minutes). Each session can be any massage covered at that length. Massage courses
Good to know
- Off-Peak Escape: 15% off massages Monday to Thursday, for appointments that start from 10:00 and finish by 16:00.
- Two massages of the same length, at the same time in separate rooms or one after the other, save 10%.
- Only one offer applies to a booking, and we apply the best one. Offers
- Every booking is paid in full when you book, and can be cancelled or moved free with at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellation policy
Visiting us
Artisa Spa is at 359 High Road Leyton, London E10 5NA, a short walk from Leyton Underground station on the Central line, with buses stopping close by on the High Road. We’re open Monday to Saturday 10:00–22:00 and Sunday 10:00–20:00. Coming by car? When you book online you can ask us to sort out your parking: we arrange a visitor permit for your car for your appointment and email you where to park. Your permit starts at your appointment time, or earlier if you choose, and the council allows 10 minutes after it ends; the permit streets we send you to are about 3 minutes’ walk away. On match days at Brisbane Road, the stadium right behind the spa, parking is very hard anywhere in Leyton: allow at least 20 minutes to find a space. Questions? Call 020 8558 8268.
Back, neck and shoulders massage FAQs
Is this a full-body massage?
No. It concentrates on the back, neck and shoulders only. For the whole body, book a full-body massage such as Swedish or deep tissue; 60 minutes is enough for an unhurried full-body massage.
Can I ask for extra attention on one of the included areas?
Yes. Tell your therapist at the consultation which area feels tightest, and they’ll shape the focus around it.
Which massage is best for a tight back?
Many people choose Back, Neck & Shoulders if that’s the only area, or deep tissue or sports massage for firmer work on the back. If you have back pain that’s new, severe or not improving, see your GP first.
Can I use a massage course for it?
Yes. It’s included in our massage courses at 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes.