THE TREATMENT ROOM The Massage Company

Ealing Living Magazine is very much a passion of mine and I’ve been very excited about it for months now, but it is a fairly hefty endeavour So, when The Massage Company offered me a treatment at their Ealing branch I jumped at the chance to take an hour of peaceful solace

The Massage Company is fairly unique because they offer a subscription model, presenting you with the opportunity to incorporate monthly massages into your wellness routine As a working mum I would say my wellness routine leaves a lot to be desired, enjoying much of my ‘ me time’ when on the tube to and from meetings or during short-lived toilet breaks But I, like so many others, really ought to work on that As is championed by The Massage Company, occasionally prioritising yourself is absolutely essential to your mental health and, therefore, to the way in which you interact with with your friends and family In short, a massage a month is the new apple a day It’s good for you

The Massage Company is located on Oak Road; a little oasis of calm right smack bang in the middle of things Entering the building I was greeted by a sea of friendly faces, welcoming me to the spa and talking to me about my specific requirements when it came to my visit Their offerings include Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage and Maternity Massage

For my 50 minute treatment, I chose a Swedish Massage, the most popular, whose goal is to improve circulation and promote relaxation through soothing your muscles. My massage therapist, Harmeet, began by making sure I was comfortable with the treatment, and giving me a bit of a low-down of what to expect from my appointment The massage involves long, kneading strokes, combined with rhythmic tapping strokes and movement of the joints The treatment targets the uppermost layer of muscles and aims to relieve muscular tension, of which I have a lot in my shoulders, neck and upper back

Within the spa, they use their own products; cocktails of essential oils including lavender, bergamot, camomile and cedar wood which all serve to relax both your body and mind The oils not only reduce the friction during the massage but, of course, their sweet aromas sent me into a delightfully deep, relaxed trance For me, highlights included the time spent on my horribly knotted shoulders and the facial massage, a new one for me, which even gave attention to my eye sockets Relaxation from head to toe

As the treatment wrapped up, Harmeet left me with a warm washcloth to remove any excess oils and allowed me to get dressed She then guided me back to the lounge where I gathered my wits for school pick-up, and rehydrated with a cool glass of water Who knew an hour at Ealing Broadway Mall could be so relaxing?

The Massage Company is offering Ealing Living Magazine readers an introductory offer of £49 95 for a 50 minute massage as well as a complimentary upgrade to incorporate hot stones, aromatherapy, a fantastic foot treatment or a scalp massage to the offer For non-members, the 50 minute massage usually costs £119 95 The QR will be valid for 3 months from this issue's publication date (17th May, 2023 )

Ealing Gin

A lovingly handcrafted, super-premium, gold awardwinning gin distilled in the heart of Ealing by the Duncan family who have lived here for five generations It celebrates everything they love abou Ealing - the great cultural heritage, diversity, joie de vivre and strong community spirit (20% of profits are pledged to good causes addressing loneliness and social isolation)

The recipe combines 12 of the finest botanical (Juniper, coriander, cardamom, angelica, clove, pink perrecorn, orange zest, cassia bark, rosemary garden mint, scented rose and chamomile flowers the final four are inspired by the beautiful parks and gardens of Ealing

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RRP: £44 50

Pearly Queen Honey

Pearly Queen Honey is a collective of urban beekeepers whose ambition is to keep and protect bees and help educate the public about these wonderful creatures

Our range of delivous urban honey from all over London demonstrates the range of flavours that can come from our wonderful city You can help do your bit for bees and help support our community of local urban bee keepers

To buy Pearly Queen Honey from bees in Ealing, visit www pearlyqueenhoney com and contact them directly Price is £8.50/jar or £23/3 jars

Semola Bakery

Sourdough bread is made of just four ingredients: flour, water, salt and time For this reason, Flavia from Semola, a micro bakery based in Ealing, only chooses the best quality ingredients that are both organic and local

Wildfarmed flour is made from a diverse variety of wheat grown alongside a variety of plants, grasses, and legumes This method of growing provides a nutty, depth of flavour full of nutrition, not available from a single strain, while constantly improving the soil in which they are grown

Available online at www semolabakery com from £4 50 (focaccia slice)

Ealing Relish

The Ealing Relish Company was developed during the first lockdown, when the catering business run by the company ' s founder dried up Looking for something to do, he started cooking, starting with marmalade and quickly moving onto chutneys and relishes

Since then the company has evolved and has won prizes (including a gold star at The Guild of Great Taste Awards) and their Smoky Tomato Relish is used as an accompaniment to a burger within a wellknown local chain

Available at Harrison's, Reineta, Element Coffee Shop and Bondi Juice (Acton) and online at www theealingrelishcompany co uk

RRP: £5 95

Perivale Brewery

Perivale Brewery is a modern microbrewery based on Horsenden Farm in Ealing, a short walk from Perivale underground station in West London They value flavour over fads, and make use of everything on their doorstep; homegrown hops, foraged fruits and herbs, even the honey that inspired their original signature beer, Veripale

Available online at www perivale beer and at the Horsenden Farm shop from £3/ bottle