In The Times' "Salon Spy" column, Sarah Vine reviews the Balance Clinic on King's Road, noting her massage as "gentle yet firm thanks to Yumiko, who knew exactly where to find the knots and, quietly but effectively, unravelled them".
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Salon spy: the Balance Clinic reviewed
Balance has an atmosphere of calm self-assurance perfectly in harmony with the clinic’s surroundings. Here, things are done properly or not at all. The facilities are stylish without being self-conscious and so are the customers: businessmen in for early-morning acupuncture, Chelsea wives on maintenance days, out-of-towners, even children.
From facials and reflexology to intense pulsed light therapy and laser-assisted lipo, the emphasis is on tailor-made holistic treatments. Our spy had acupuncture and a massage. The acupuncturist, Archna, showed a real understanding and dedication to her craft. Her technique, using heated needles, was very effective – immediately, our spy’s tense muscles relaxed and the feeling lasted for days. The treatment also stimulated her depleted immune system. The effects were so noticeable that our spy booked another session a few days later. The massage was gentle yet firm thanks to Yumiko, who knew exactly where to find the knots and, quietly but effectively, unravelled them.
Professional staff, pleasant surroundings, wide range of treatments, excellent advice.
Could become an expensive addiction?
