This was seriously one of the best massages I have ever had. My sister and I were given the massages as birthday gifts from her partner, and what a gift! Therapist Renee came to my sister's house, set up the table with fluffy towels & comfy pillows, and away we went. Renee is a qualified remedial massage therapist, a member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists, and works with the Adelaide Thunderbirds Netball team and Port Adelaide Football Club (AFL). You can visit Renee at O'Halloran Hill if you prefer that to a home visit, and can choose from Remedial, Deep Tissue, Sports – pre and post, Cupping Therapy and Relaxation massage, and health fund rebates are available. You can also buy gift certificates to spoil that special someone in your life, or drop the hint to someone that you'd like one yourself! Renee tailors each massage to suit the person, looking at any medical problems, particular sore areas and likes/dislikes. And she's flexible with appointment times, working until early evening several days a week, and even works Saturdays, which is great for people who work during the week. I had a combination Remedial/Relaxation massage, and it was 60 minutes of bliss. Pressure was not too hard and not too soft, the coconut-based oil smelt lovely & didn't leave a yucky residue on my skin, and my arthritic & post-surgery aches and pains disappeared. I'll definitely be booking in with her on a regular basis ... it's a great way to keep on top of chronic pain, and a nice way to treat myself.

Approximate cost: $65/hour