A coworker recently asked me what I was doing in the evening, and when I told him I was getting a massage, he was soo surprised! He looked at me and said, my goodnes you’re splashing out!

I smiled at him and tried to explain that I view treatments like that as part of a healthy lifestyle.  Did you know that massage is one of the best things you can do for stress, muscle tension and general wellbeing?

Getting to the spa isn’t really a luxury; I view it as part of a balanced lifestyle that includes working hard and then finding time to relax and recuperate. Isn’t it true? Here are three places you can go if you are on a budget in London:

Ironmonger Row Baths
For about 10 GBP and your own towel, you can get into this really cool 1930s bath.  You can make use of the plunge pools, steam rooms, hot rooms, marble slab rooms, get a scrub, or just chill out in one of the relaxation rooms.

London College of Beauty Therapy
This beauty school offers discount prices on popular beauty treatments like massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and waxing.

London College of Fashion
The London College of Fashion runs a monthly propmotion on a treatment (usually a massage or facial) that will be offered to its customers using top of the line products. Students are performing the beauty treatments, but are supervised at all times.

This is just proof that you don’t have to surrender your life savings to get a life saving relaxation treatment. I hope you’ll look at these places for your next time.

Elodie