A day at the spa is heaven until you have to squish your newly kneaded muscles into a crowded train in order to get home. For lasting relaxation, book an appointment with mobile masseuse Henrietta Malet.

The fully qualified massage therapist and member of the Complementary Therapists Association comes to your home equipped with a collapsible bed. Her method is simple: Swedish massage using either pure almond oil or an unscented lotion. There’s no ambiance rain music or hippie-dippie candles to distract from the knot removal — although you are welcome to provide them if you like.

Malet enhanced her passion for complementary medicine and learnt the meaning of a good massage in India, where she lived until a few years ago. She’s new on the scene in London, so she doesn’t have a long waiting list (yet).

Fully insured with flexible hours (including evenings and weekends), she’ll even come by for a 30-minute quickie, which is easy to justify at just £33. Now, there’s the rub.

Henrietta Malet (079574 48334 or henriettamalet.com), £33-£114.

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