I had an amazing massage at Unique today. The service was clean, prompt, and professional, leaving me feeling incredibly relaxed afterward.

In an ideal world I'd have a thai full body massage at least once every day but, no doubt, some expert somewhere would find that it would be bad for me. It's not just fantastic fresh good food that this charming, gentle nation gives us, their skill at massage is a wonderful gift to us too. My wife and I were side by side on mattresses laid on a wooden floor in a pleasant warm room. The smell of eucalyptus pervaded the room, a koala bear would be right at home here. As massage recipients we are given loose, comfortable clothes by our charming hosts and we lie down on these firm mattresses on the floor. There's soothing Thai music in the background; steady in tempo, regular in pulse. As we begin the massage I think it's like a gentle or mostly gentle form of wrestling. We go through various positions in a variety of yoga-like positions during the course of the massage, with deep static & rhythmic pressures forming the core of the massage. The masseur leans on my body using hands and straight forearms, locked at the elbow to apply firm rhythmic pressure. The massage generally follows designated lines in the body as I lie eyes closed and relaxed. The masseur uses her legs and feet to fix the body and limbs in wrestling style locks In other positions, hands fix the body, while the feet do the massaging action, including rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body. Today this has included, twisting my back, pulling my fingers, toes, ears, cracking the knuckles, walking on my back, and manipulating me into many different positions. Then, all too soon, the short hour is up. Green tea offered and accepted. A perfect end to an all too brief history of time. read more

I have been coming here for about 3 years when I visit Sale, as I live in Yorkshire. They can sometimes fit me in at very short notice. I've had a different massage therapists every time, all the ladies are very kind and caring. They are good at knowing how to tackle specific issues if you discuss beforehand what is troubling you. I always try and get 90 minute treatments if possible- and then they really get to the root of my sciatica issues. I find it fair value for money £50 for 90 mins -and it saves me having to visit an expensive chiropractor. They give you a bottle of water after the treatment to stay hydrated which is a nice touch. read more

After ten years trying to work out how to ease a neck issue that I believed was permanent I had pretty much given up. The doctor prescribed painkillers, most physio provided more movement but no sign the problem was being sorted, massage on it seemed to make only a minimal and very short term difference. At Unique they asked questions that indicated they clearly wanted to help. The therapist spent an hour exclusively on the problem areas which she identified quickly and skillfully. She explained everything she was doing and constantly reassured me by explaining what was needed and why. The whole experience was highly professional, very friendly and I felt for the first time that someone was actually determined to sort the problem.Two days later I can actually feel massive benefit and I am left feeling that as long as I follow their advice it won't come back. I almost feel guilty that I paid so little for amazing service and treatment that I was led to believe was unavailable. Even if you haven't got any acute pain then I would still strrongly recommend a visit as the atmosphere is friendly without being forced, non-commercial but professional and comfortable for anyone a bit shy or self-conscious. The woman who helped with my neck was called Nat and she should clearly be getting paid as much as any GP by the NHS. It might be worth asking for her if you think you have specific areas of pain but everyone seemed just as attentive and professional and I was given an amazing blend of lemongrass tea by the nice woman who I think owns it. That is almost as much as anyone deserves in a cynical world. read more