The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Massage can often be treated as a luxury, but in reality, it could be both an essential solution to back and neck pain and overall excellent promotion of health.

Building on this, we’ve rounded the best massage places to go unknot and unwind.

AG Massage

AG Massage offers a wide range of massages and education in physical discomfort and pain relief. From knowledge and experience, AG Massage promotes the idea that massages help balance your hormones, promote digestion, stimulate circulation, release your tense muscles, promote joint health, and help the nervous system. The most suitable massage for each client depends on factors that the massage therapist determines. The mission of the team is to help spread awareness that massage therapy isn’t a luxury but an integral part of the healthcare system, and it should be the first choice of treatment for pain and stress relief and palliative care.

You can find more about their different programmes and massage therapies on their website here.

Kempinski Spa

As well as facials, healing wraps, and saunas, Kempinski’s luxury spa also offers the best massages. They also create a serene atmosphere in the midst of Cairo’s chaos with a wide range of inspiring treatments based on the changing seasons using natural herbs and plants, so you can relax while getting rid of all the taunting knots!

For more information and reservation, contact the team through their email here or on +202 279 80000.

Bienetre Institute

Zamalek-based Bienetre Institute is one of the first medical spas in Egypt. Offering physiotherapy and healing massages, among other spa-related and skin services, as well as coaching, stress management, and psychological services, the team operates with the utmost medical care to relieve pain and relax the body.

Check their Facebook page here for more information.

 Groovy Medical Spa

Another excellent medical spa, this time located in Heliopolis. Groovy is a full-service establishment with clinics, fitness centres, and spa services. The team operates under the supervision of professional medical staff, and their medical-grade spa services are scientifically designed to administer treatments for the entire human body.

Find out more information on their website here. 

Island Massage Center

Located in Zamalek, Island Massage Center is well-known for its highly professional therapists and hygienic space. They offer different massages, varying from the lower back to the neck and shoulders. Using the hands to manipulate soft tissue, such as the muscles and tendons, to increase blood circulation, reduce muscle tension is their area of expertise. They specialise in relieving aches and pain to those who have chronic neck and back issues.

You can find out more information on their Facebook page here. 

Egy Massage

Unique on this list, the Egy Massage team is different in two manners. First, they specialise mainly in sports massage and sports-related muscle cramps, soreness, etc. Second, they are private therapists who come to you upon request, whether in-home or in a hotel. Ahmed Mohamed, the founder, is a specialist with a diploma in Motor Training, Sports Injuries, and Massage. Services are provided to both genders.

You can find out more about the establishment on its Facebook page here.