At One Day Spa

Beth is the most amazing massage therapist. She has helped me with back, neck, and shoulder issues, which are aggravated by my hours behind a computer.
The spa itself has been refurbished, and there are now some amazing new treatments rooms (including a double room for couples/​friends). This is a dry spa so there are no wet rooms/​sauna etc. It is a restful, peaceful place to visit, and has a lovely team there.
Worth signing up to their newsletter online so that you get sent a discount code for your first treatment.

After receiving a voucher from some very lovely friends for At One Day Spa, I knew it was time for me to go and give it a try! I have actually been to the spa before… Many years ago they had an open day and were offering mini manicures and massages as a promotion, but this was my first visit to get some real pampering.
I’ve been having back pain for a while, so knew that a full body massage would be a great choice to loosen me up and make me feel a bit more mobile. I popped my head in and booked with the lovely ladies at the desk about a week before (after I had joined their mailing list for a further £5 off). They were very helpful and guided me through the various massages they offer in the Spa to aid me in making my choice.
I opted for a full body «signature massage» which is an hours treatment and involves aromatherapy oils. As I had a voucher (but not on me), I was advised to ring them before the treatment to give them the voucher code over the phone so they could take it off the price. Before the treatment I received a couple of text messages to remind me of my appointment (very handy, as if you cancel less than 24 hours beforehand you incur some of the cost).
After work on a Wednesday I pottered on down to the spa (located in Great Western Arcade) to get my pamper on. I was greeted at the door and asked to fill out a health form in their upstairs treatment reception. This had a major overhaul in November 2014 and now looks fab! Bright, airy and spotless; it’s a great place to get your chill on!
After the necessaries had been completed and logged, I was shown to a lovely, well kitted out treatment room to prepare for my massage. Once I was ready, the masseuse came in and got started (after enquiring if I was comfortable and if I needed anything). I experienced a full hour of total relaxation. I opted for quite strong pressure (to get those knots out of my shoulders and back) and I was asked all the way through the treatment if the pressure was OK and if everything was dandy.
About halfway through the treatment I was a little cold (I was advised that the body temperature drops considerably when you’re lying down) and was offered a lovely snuggly blanket on top of the towels to keep me warm.
When the hour was up, I was given all the time I needed to get ready to leave. On exiting the spa, I was offered a glass of water to rehydrate before settling up and leaving. The treatment is £55 (but, as previously mentioned you can get £5 off with the mailing list and the spa offers 10% off your first treatment with check in).
I will definitely be back. I have woken up today a little achey after all the stretching and kneading, but my lower back feels loads better and I felt lovely and relaxed when I left. This place might not be the cheapest spa, but it’s definitely one of the best. If you want to give yourself a treat, I can recommend a trip to the At One Day Spa for a pampering session. You won’t be disappointed.

Love this place… My little piece of heaven nestled away in the classic arcade.
Recently refurbished and extended it has got better and better.
Great staff and great variety of treatments. Even a twin treatment room for couples or friends (wow)
Advise to book before hand

I came to At One with a discount voucher which I put towards an underarm wax before going on holiday, but decided to go for the Indian head massage too.
I was just on time and very warmly welcomed, offered tea and biscuits in the cute lounge as I filled in my first visit form.
My therapist was very friendly and skilful. She took me to my treatment room and did the waxing first to get it out of the way (ouch) before the Indian head massage. I am a pretty tense person so she worked on the knots in my muscles and explained where the problems were. I could feel the tension dropping out of my shoulders and would definitely come back for a regular visit.

With the warm welcome to the purple sofas in the comfortable lounge, I knew I was in for a treat. This place came recommended to me via Unilocal and seeing as they had a half price off-​peak offer, and my regular place is closed for refurbishment, it seems like a good idea.
The boring medical forms that one has to fill in when going to a new place didn’t seem as boring sitting on a comfy sofa being offered drinks. Before I know it I’m moved swiftly into my treatment room where I’d hope Chloe would massage away a pain in my neck that keeps re-​occuring. On top of that, she politely gave me an assessment and suggested treatment. I think a monthly massage is a little extravagant but I take advantage of the offer to book one more before I go on holiday — as per my tradition — in a couple of weeks and will see how it goes after that.
I’m very happy to have had the opportunity to try At One Day Spa and will return!

I booked myself in to have the Java body wrap which provides firming and slimming results.
When I got there, they measured my body taking note of my current body size. Then I had to put on some very attractive paper pants before the lady started to wrap me up using lots of bandages that had been soaked in what can only be described as a clay like substance.
They were left on for around 60 minutes whilst I was left to lay on the bed and relax.
Afterwards I was measured again and I had lost a combined total of 5 inches from different parts of my body. Very impressive.

Located in the Great Western Arcade, this day spa is a perfect little retreat to rid yourself of work and shopping stress.
It appears small, but don’t let that fool you on the variety of treatments available or the quality of the service one receives in here. They offer everything from luxury spa treatments, waxing, spray tanning, men’s treatments, Lash extensions & brow tints, to manicures and pedicures, and wedding packages for occasions such as Hen parties.
A good variety of treatments is available, they even sell nail polish! And as an added bonus, students receive an extra 10% discount on beauty treatments, with a valid NUS card, if you visit between 10am-​4pm every Tuesday and Wednesday.
With some of the deep tissue massages they do ask a few medical questions on the questionnaire, but it’s nothing to worry about, just part of a very good service. The massage itself takes place in what I can only describe as a small beautiful room, with shower and bed, as if it’s in the middle of a hot tropical country!
Birmingham’s little hidden haven will turn you into an angel… I can’t promise you’ll behave like one though. Enjoy.