Revival Retreat, sitting in the heart of Byres Road thoroughfare, sweeps you off the throng of the…read morestreet and leaves you feeling very pampered indeed! Granted, it's been a while since I've been able to get my usual done here. I used to go in for laser hair removal (too much info, I'm sorry) and I'm not going to lie - it's not a painless procedure. However, the staff at the time made me feel at home, playing out panpipe music in the background and talking in soothing voices - it makes the process a bit more bearable. And by no means is it a traumatising experience - it's manageable pain and over in microseconds. It was really effective when I was getting it done and I'd highly recommend it. Revival Retreat specialise in modern beauty technologies such as laser hair and scar removal, and brings Botox to the high street without an element of taboo. It's great that they reduce these stereotypically Hollywood endorsed beauty therapies to a level within your price range but it's still expensive. I would argue, however, that what with the staff and the great selection available to you that you are paying for fantastic quality of service. Even though i can barely afford an eyebrow wax these days and have to leave such matters in my own dangerous hands, waxings are all very affordable here and carried out in a very relaxing, hygienic and friendly environment. Moreover, the prices haven't been changed since the recession so kudo's to Revival Retreat for keeping their high class treatments at low prices. It is a salon of classy, contemporary quality with down to earth staff and definitely worth a visit before your summer holiday or wedding.

Thank you very much for removing my Calgel extensions today and for being so patient and tender…read morewith my nail beds. As you have seen the bad job that was done yesterday by the nail tech. in Miss Bartons Salon ( http://www.missbartons.com/ ) and the damage that it has caused my nails . Many thanks and looking forward to beautiful healthy nails with the help of your experienced staff x

My husband and I got the couple's massage. Fantastic service and treatment. Super easy to book via…read moreYelp. I had the traditional Thai massage and my husband had the Aromatherapy oil massage. We were in the same room on side by side massage mats, but I was so taken over by my massage, I forgot he was laying on the mat next to me. After traveling a bit, my hips and legs and shoulders and neck were as wound up as they could get. The style of traditional Thai massage is vigorous and intense and done while clothed lying on the mat. The masseuse uses her elbows, knees, hands and feet to really loosen up the muscles. You also get twisted and turned to help with range of motion. Just what I needed to get out all of the knots and stiffness. My massage was exactly what I wanted. If you've got tight hips and legs, there's no better type of treatment for them. If you're looking for a more relaxing massage instead, I'd go for the oil massage. The massage can be catered to how you like it. If you want firmer or softer pressure, you can let your masseuse know. They also had loose pants and a t-shirt I could wear for the thai massage, which made it nice as I didn't have to worry about wearing the loose clothing to the appointment. Highly recommended. When I am back in Glasgow, I'll definitely return for another massage.

Really terrific massage! May be the best Thai massage I've ever been fortunate enough to receive…read moreand that includes traveling throughout Thailand. Regardless of style, the masseuse was incredibly skilled and attentive and I left feeling light and easy. Thank you! Will definitely be back next visit to Glasgow.

Professional Massage in Glasgow: Swedish, Aromatherapy, 4 Hands, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone,Lomi Lomi,…read moreChinese Cupping, Indian Head, Natural Lift Face massage.

I have been visiting Dow for over a year at her existing clinic and am looking forward to seeing…read moreher at the new clinic which based on the photos will be a thai oasis in the south of Glasgow. Dow offers a wide range of massage types from thai aroma oil massage to traditional thai 'stretching' massage. She has loads of experience and trained at one of the top massage schools in Thailand. A visit to Dow is always a tonic. Not only does she totally chill me out she has also made a huge improvement in the back aches and tension that have plagued me for years. I cannot recommend her enough. At the new clinic Dow will have another Thai Massage therapist so if you fancy going for a massage with your partner or mates then she can book you in at the same time. Pricewise its good value at £40 for an hour massage and cheaper than other city massage outlets.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Karen at Bliss Within…read more She has a lovely little place which is nicely decorated. She is very friendly and puts you at ease. I have been for a massage twice now and the first time I went I fell in love with her comfortable HEATED massage bed. I felt like I was melting into it. The massage itself was excellent - good pressure to suit your own preference and I felt great afterwards. I got the best night's sleep that night :) I am hoping for a repeat performance tonight. Oh and I almost forgot to mention, her prices are reasonable too. What's not to like?

I have been suffering from a very stiff neck and back for ages.( WORK RELATED )…read moreYesterday Karen gave me the massage of a lifetime. She patiently rubbed the knots in my shoulders and neck. She is superb at knowing just how much pressure is REQUIRED.!! Her salon is spotless and cosy and welcoming. I've already booked another visit. Cant wait to get my follow up massage. I'd recommend Karen to anybody. Corinne Matheson

Visited the spa for the Thermal Experience as a Christmas treat for the mother. I got a nice wee…read moredeal from Itison, which gave us 3 glorious hours luxuriating in their sauna, steam room, jacuzzi & hydro pool. The only, very small, letdown was that the Crystal Steam Room was out of order. My mum also booked is for a massage afterwards, as recommended by the staff. From start to finish the experience was wonderful, the staff friendly and professional, and, with the exception of one very loud patron who's volume control was our of order, very relaxing. After our massage we were lead to the Drift Away room, complete with tea, loungers and beds! Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that our tummies were growling we could have stayed there all day! Also or would have been nice to have our complimentary Prosecco there, whilst lounging in our robes, rather than having to get ready and have it in the reception area afterwards.

This used to be my all time favourite spa. Ok so I'm not your usual spa type, I'm neither a hen…read moreparty nor a lady who lunches but after training, tough mudder or a rugby match; the water jets on tired muscles feel amazing. But the last few times I've been have been a little bit of a disappointment to be honest. Sometimes the underwater jets wouldn't work, then it would be the massage jets were off or on one occasion the steam-room wasn't working. There wasn't a single day I was there in a six week period that there wasn't at least one major piece of the Thermal experience which wasn't working. Then there is the small things. The keypad locks on the lockers have never worked right and once I even had to ring reception and ask them to send someone down as it had locked away my clothes and refused to open. Not a very relaxing experience as you stand dripping in your towel. And on my last visit the one and only hair-dryer in the men's dressing room was broken. Minor issues, but for a place which charges £65 for a single days access to the thermal experience you expect everything to be perfect. Our membership also included access to the gym which I wasn't impressed by. The free weights available are minimal with the heaviest dumbbell being only 10kg. There are a few cardio machines and a few weight machines such as a chest press, again with very low maximum weight (40kg). It is incredibly small, but as you're likely to be the only person in there it probably won't matter. The thermal experience used to be superb, and I really hope it sorts out the issues in the future. But for me it simply isn't worth the (reduced) membership fee anymore.

Went here on Tuesday for the first time for an hr long Swedish massage. Without doubt the best…read moremassage I've had. Felt totally revived . Also got 25% off my next visit so booked again in a months time. Marvellous!

Great massage therapist that was able to fit me in on short notice…read more Offered a great treatment and wonderful local recommendations as well.

I've been meaning to get a massage for at least 18 months (coincidentally, the same amount of time…read moreI took up roller derby and started getting battered about!). I finally booked in for one online after seeing Elizabeth tweeting. I like people who are good at social media, and this (and her user friendly, helpful website) were the reason I chose her. I actually forgot to check where she was based until the morning. I knew it was the city centre but hadn't checked where! Thankfully she is right near Buchanan Street underground/Queen Street station so it was super easy to get to. It's easy to find too, it's right near the Carlton George and has good signage. Entering the Glasgow Treatment Rooms, you get the smell of a massage place - I think they must all use the same candles! You press the buzzer for the person you're seeing and take a seat. She popped out pretty quickly to say hello, and gave me a sheet to fill out with questions about allergies etc. Not long after I was shown into the massage room. The room was spacious and warm and looked really comfy. Just one massage table in the middle of the room with a couple of seats for your pre-massage chat. She went through a few questions about whether I had any particular pain to address and what my preference was. She was super friendly, helpful and bubbly so I was pretty relaxed. I didn't tell her at the time but I can get quite uncomfortable getting massages if I don't feel happy with the person, meaning I end up being really tense, but thankfully there was none of that here! I got a full body massage, and she focused on my legs (I get a lot of quad tightness from roller derby) as well as my neck and shoulders (hunching while working on the laptop!). It was relaxing and I felt comfortable at all stages, she would explain why she was massaging my glutes (hamstring goes all the way up there) and had good chat, but not too much chat that I couldn't relax! She also managed to unpop (not a medical term) the knot I've had in my shoulder which was an awesome feeling. Afterwards she had a chat about areas of concern - unsurprisingly, my quads and hips from skating. I've also been told this about a physio so I wasn't surprised! I'm planning another visit at the end of the month where she is going to be a bit more heavy handed on me! I felt super relaxed and a lot looser afterwards, and because she used cream rather than oil, I didn't feel greasy all day. For a 1 hour massage it was £40 which I think is great value. Importantly, she does't have card facilities so make sure you have cash.