Bamford’s West London flagship is described as a ‘holistic wellness outpost’, which will make perfect sense to you if you live in the store’s Sloaney catchment area.
But whether you spend most of the week mainlining matcha while wearing athleisure or not, the space’s treatment rooms are well worth a visit – in fact, some of the very best therapists in London can be found here. The brand’s latest treatment, B Balanced, is ideal for anyone who wants a little more than the traditional pummel-by-numbers massage. Designed for bodies (and minds) that have been thrown off-kilter by long-term illness or chronic stress, it’s a thoughtful, intuitive treatment that’ll make you feel lighter and looser in the days that follow.
The ancient healing technique of body tapping signals the start of the treatment, which – combined with guided breath-work – will silence even the paciest of minds. What follows is an outstandingly good full-body massage with long, attentive strokes, combined with the shock of ice-cold gua-sha and an application of invigorating muscle gel. Indulgent but equally beneficial, this is a genuinely transformative 90-minute escape from reality.
Bamford Haybarn B Balanced massage, £220 for 90 minutes
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