Active Health Clinic Glasgow provides massage therapy in Glasgow for people living in Paisley and across Renfrewshire, including sports massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage and pregnancy massage, all available to book online.
Every treatment is carried out by one of our qualified massage therapists in a private room at our clinic on Rosyth Road. Our HCPC-registered chartered physiotherapists are also available if you need an assessment.
If tension in your back, neck or legs keeps coming back, book an appointment with a professional massage therapist. You can also book simply to relax.
Massage services at our Glasgow clinic
Sports massage
Sports massage combines firm pressure and stretching to work on muscles that feel tight after exercise. It can last 30 minutes to 120 minutes.
It can suit runners, weightlifters and footballers, as well as people who do yoga or other regular sport.
Your therapist concentrates on the areas where you feel tension, working on the muscle and surrounding connective tissue.
They may hold pressure on a tender trigger point to help ease soreness, with the aim of making movement more comfortable during recovery.
The treatment is adapted to your training, so let your therapist know if you have a competition coming up or a demanding session planned. This helps them judge how much pressure to use and where to spend more time.
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage uses slow movements and a firm touch to work on deeper layers of muscle.
Your therapist spends time on specific areas of tightness, adjusting the pressure as they go.
You should feel comfortable with the pressure throughout. If it feels too strong, tell your therapist so they can ease off.
You can book a 30 to 120 minute full body session if you’d like a shorter or longer appointment, allowing extra time for areas you want your therapist to concentrate on.
Swedish massage
For a relaxing treatment, Swedish massage uses warm oil and long, flowing strokes over the body.
The pressure is light to moderate, with a gentle pace that gives you time to settle into the massage.
Pregnancy massage
Pregnancy can put extra strain on your muscles as your baby grows and your weight and posture change.
Pregnancy massage gives particular attention to areas such as the lower back and legs, with supported positions to help you stay comfortable.
Your therapist will adapt the one hour massage session to your stage of pregnancy and any discomfort around your hips or pelvis.
Indian head massage
Indian head massage focuses on the scalp, neck and shoulders, using warm oil.
You can stay fully clothed for this 45 minute treatment, which may appeal if you’re trying massage for the first time.
Natural face lift massage
During our natural face lift massage, your therapist uses gentle sweeping and lifting movements across the face.
The treatment also includes work around the neck and shoulders, with attention to areas such as the jaw, temples and forehead.
The aim is to ease facial tension and give you time to relax. Your therapist adapts the pressure to your skin’s sensitivity and any areas that feel uncomfortable.
Lymphatic drainage and Brazilian wood therapy
Lymphatic drainage uses light, rhythmic movements to encourage the flow of lymph, the fluid carried through the body’s lymphatic system.
Your therapist works gently across the skin, using strokes directed towards the lymph nodes.
Brazilian wood therapy uses shaped wooden tools to apply firmer strokes to areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs and arms.
At Active Health, it can be combined with lymphatic drainage, with the areas treated and pressure chosen around your needs.
These massages can range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes in length, and our therapists can guide you towards which session length fits your body.
Reasons to book sports or therapeutic massage with Active Health
At Active Health Clinic, our therapists use deep tissue massage for neck, shoulder and upper back tightness after long days at a desk.
For runners and gym-goers carrying tightness in the calves, hamstrings and glutes, a sports massage can focus on these leg and hip muscles between harder blocks of training.
You can also come in for a break from everyday stress, without a particular injury or sore spot to discuss.
As a multidisciplinary clinic, we can help you access physiotherapy and advice on movement and exercise if you need further support to reduce strain and aid your recovery.
Online massage booking
Whichever service you choose, online booking is open at any hour, takes a couple of minutes from your mobile, and lets you pick the massage treatment, the length of appointment and your therapist.
Gift vouchers are available if you’d like to give a massage to someone else.
Getting to our clinic from Paisley and nearby towns
We’re at Unit 17, Morris Park, 37 Rosyth Road, in the Southside of Glasgow, close to the city centre, with parking on site for anyone driving in from Paisley.
If you’d rather take the train, services run from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central.
We’re open from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 9am to 6pm at weekends, so an appointment before or after work is often possible, and same-day slots do come up.
People in Renfrew, Johnstone, Linwood, Elderslie, Erskine, Bridge of Weir and the other nearby Renfrewshire towns are just as welcome to book.
How your massage appointment works
- Book online or phone us, choose your treatment and length, and pick a time that suits you.
- Your therapist starts with a short consultation about your medical history, what you’d like from the session, how firm you like the pressure and any areas to avoid. Mention any soreness that has lasted for weeks so they can consider whether you need further assessment.
- You undress only as far as you’re comfortable, you’re covered with towels throughout, and your therapist checks the pressure as they work.
- Afterwards your therapist will review how the session went. Where relevant, they can advise on stretches, posture and whether another appointment would help with your treatment goals.
Massage therapy alongside physiotherapy
Massage is a form of manual therapy, but persistent pain may need a physical assessment to investigate the cause.
A tendon injury or an irritated nerve, for example, may need a different treatment approach.
If your therapist recommends further assessment, you can arrange physiotherapy in the same building. The physiotherapist can assess your symptoms and discuss treatment options with you.
Choosing a massage therapist with Active Health
At Active Health, we’ll match you with a massage therapist suited to your needs and the treatment you’re looking for.
Tell us what you’d like help with when you book, and we’ll recommend an appropriate member of our team.
Our sports massage therapists bring experience in sports therapy, physiotherapy and working with semi-professional football teams. If you already have a preferred therapist, you can request them.
We have five treatment rooms and see people seven days a week. Check online for the appointments available with your preferred therapist.
Our contact page carries patient reviews if you’d like to see what other people say about us before you book.
FAQs on massage therapy in Paisley
How long should my first massage be?
An hour suits most first visits because it leaves time for the consultation and for treating two or three areas properly. Thirty minutes works if you only need your neck and shoulders looked at, while 90 minutes or two hours suit a full body session or a long list of sore spots.
Which massage is best for relaxing?
Swedish massage is the one to choose for relaxation, with Indian head massage as a shorter option for the scalp, neck and shoulders.
How soon will I feel relief after a sports massage?
You may feel looser after the session, though the amount and timing of relief vary. Temporary tenderness can follow firmer work. If something feels sharp or worse rather than sore, let us know and we’ll advise you in person.
Do you offer mobile massage in Paisley?
No, all of our massage takes place at our Glasgow clinic. If you’re travelling from Paisley, the address and parking information are above.
Is massage suitable during pregnancy?
Pregnancy massage is adjusted as your pregnancy progresses, so tell us how far along you are when you book. If you’ve been advised to avoid massage or you have any complications, check with your doctor before booking.
Book your Paisley massage with Active Health
We’d love to welcome you to our Glasgow clinic, where you can take time to relax or get help with muscle tension that’s been bothering you.
If you’re unsure which massage to choose, our team will be happy to talk you through the options.
Pick a time that suits you and book online, or call us on 07427 737 604.
Tell us what you’d like from your appointment, and we’ll help you find a suitable treatment, therapist and time that fits around your week.
