Stiff neck? Sore back? Say zàijiàn to muscle pain at the Old Shanghai Massage House in Woollahra.
Nestled nicely in the leafy end of Oxford Street, this beautifully designed Chinese massage parlour (created by the same mastermind that brought us The Victoria Room) will lure you in with its Zen music, soft lighting and fragrant oils.
Once you’re there, you’ll be welcomed with a ceremonial organic green tea and offered an ancient Chinese fortune stick. And that’s all before the magic of the massage starts.
Feel yourself go to a happy place as you surrender to the ancient healing and relaxation techniques aimed at balancing your qi (that’s Chinese for ‘life energy’).
Whether you request a soothing massage for relaxation, or the kind that’s painfully pleasant, you’ll leave with a vividly clear mind… and an ancient Chinese proverb!
If old world charm is your style, take a trip to Old Shanghai and be transported across the Pacific – if only for 60 minutes.
Old Shanghai Massage House
24 Oxford Street, Woollahra 2025
T: 02 9360 8852