Theragun Massage and SmartGoggles

Therapist using a Theragun on a client's upper back during a Theragun massage

Skilled hands. A Theragun. Every knot found and worked loose. A Theragun massage is the deep, buzzing, seriously thorough massage that gym-goers, runners and desk-bound shoulders have been waiting for.

Add Therabody SmartGoggles and you get 20 minutes of warm, dark, total switch-off on top: soft heat and gentle vibration around your eyes while your therapist carries on.

Book the Theragun Full Body Massage Experience from £95, a Theragun Back or Leg Massage from £69, and add Therabody SmartGoggles for £15.

What a Theragun massage feels like

The Theragun is the percussive massager athletes and trainers love. Its head pulses in and out at speed, driving steady, rhythmic pressure deep into the muscle. In our treatments your specialist therapist switches between hands-on massage and the Theragun, warming the muscle by hand, then going deeper with the device.

It feels strong, buzzy and incredibly satisfying, like every tight spot is finally being reached. Love it firm? Your therapist turns it up. Prefer it lighter? They dial it back. You leave loose, warm and moving freely.

Choose your focus:

  • Theragun Back or Leg Massage, 40 minutes, from £69. All the attention on the back or the legs, where you need it most.
  • Theragun Full Body Massage Experience, 60 minutes, from £95. Head to toe, hands and Theragun together, plus 60 minutes of spa and wellness facilities.

What SmartGoggles feel like

SmartGoggles are Therabody's eye-and-temple massager. Gentle warmth, soft vibration and a slow air-cushion squeeze wrap around your eyes and temples. A sensor reads your heart rate and sets the vibration rhythm just below it, so your body has something calm to settle into. Eyes closed, soothing sound, total darkness.

Twenty minutes later you feel like you have had a nap you did not know you needed. Your face feels softer, your forehead lets go, and the world outside the treatment room feels a long way away. For £15 it is the easiest upgrade on the menu.

What the research shows

Less sore after training

A 2023 review of 13 studies found repeated percussive massage reduced how sore people's muscles felt. In a 2025 trial of 30 young men, 40 minutes of percussive massage left them less sore two days after exercise than stretching did.

More range in tight calves, hamstrings and hips

In a 2020 study, just five minutes of percussive massage on the calves increased ankle range by 18%, with no loss of strength. A 2025 trial of 35 active adults found three short sessions a week added about 6% to hip and ankle range.

A sharper warm-up

In a 2024 trial of 48 young adults, percussive massage before exercise improved jump, agility and balance more than static stretching. No wonder it is a fixture in warm-ups, from the local running club to the golf course. Book your Theragun Back or Leg Massage a day or two before your big event and step up to the start line feeling loose.

Winding down with SmartGoggles

In a 20-person study, people who wore SmartGoggles at bedtime for three weeks slept about 12 minutes longer and felt less stressed. Bring that same warm, heavy-eyed calm into your massage.

Who books it

  • Gym-goers, runners and weekend footballers who feel it a day or two after training.
  • Runners and golfers who want looser calves, hips and hamstrings before a big event. Book a day or two before.
  • Desk workers whose shoulders and upper back are wound tight by Friday.
  • Deep-pressure lovers who find a standard massage too gentle.
  • The can't-switch-off crowd. Add SmartGoggles and let your brain go quiet for 20 minutes.
  • Gift buyers shopping for the gym-obsessed, the marathon trainer or the partner who lives at their desk.

Your session, step by step

  1. Tell us where it is tight. Your specialist therapist asks which areas need the most work: shoulders, back, calves, hamstrings, hips.
  2. Warm up by hand. Slow, firm hands-on massage wakes the muscle up and gets it ready.
  3. In comes the Theragun. Your therapist works the big muscles of your back, shoulders, glutes, thighs and calves, pulsing deep into every tight spot.
  4. Goggles on. If you have added SmartGoggles, they go on as you settle, and 20 minutes of warmth and darkness begin while your therapist carries on.
  5. Rise slowly. Sit up loose, warm and lighter, then make the most of the spa if you booked the full 60 minutes.

Why everyone adds SmartGoggles

It is the add-on guests talk about afterwards. Your eyes and temples hold more tension than you realise, especially after a day of screens. The warmth melts it. The gentle vibration and air squeeze keep you anchored. The darkness switches your brain off. Combine that with a deep Theragun massage and you get the best of both worlds: a body worked loose and a mind gone completely quiet.

Make it a recovery day

Pair your Theragun massage with 30 minutes in Therabody compression boots, from £35 at Lothian Road, Union Square and Witney Lakes, and your legs get the full athlete treatment. Prefer a fully clothed back session? Try BackHug robotic back therapy at Lothian Road.

Where to go and prices

Treatment Length Price Spa
Theragun Full Body Massage Experience 60 min from £95 Cults and Union Square, Aberdeen · Rose Street and Lothian Road, Edinburgh · West Nile Street, Glasgow · Witney Lakes · Coventry
Theragun Back or Leg Massage 40 min from £69 As above
Therabody SmartGoggles add-on 20 min £15 Added to a massage at Rose Street, Edinburgh and Union Square, Aberdeen

Prices vary by spa. Treatments of 60 minutes or longer include 60 minutes of spa and wellness facilities. Facilities vary by spa, so visit our spa page for details. All our spas open seven days a week and late.

Ready to feel every knot let go? Buy your Theragun massage online now, for yourself or as a gift, and add SmartGoggles for the ultimate switch-off.

Pregnant or under medical care? Have a quick word with your GP before you book.

A wellness experience, not a medical treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Theragun massage and a sports massage?

Both are firm and hands-on. A Theragun massage adds a percussive massager that pulses deep into the muscle, giving a buzzing depth hands alone cannot match. A 2023 review of 13 studies found repeated percussive massage reduced how sore people's muscles felt. Book the Theragun Full Body Massage Experience online from £95 and feel the difference.

Does a Theragun massage hurt?

It feels strong, buzzy and deeply satisfying, never sharp. Your therapist warms the muscle by hand first, then brings in the Theragun and sets the speed and pressure to suit you, firmer or lighter, whenever you like. Most guests leave loose, warm and moving freely. Book a 40-minute Theragun Back or Leg Massage from £69 online.

Can the Theragun loosen tight calves and hamstrings?

That is exactly where it shines. In a 2020 study, five minutes of percussive massage on the calves increased ankle range by 18%, and a 2025 trial found regular short sessions added about 6% to hip and ankle range. Runners and golfers love it before a big day. Book a Theragun Back or Leg Massage online from £69.

What are Therabody SmartGoggles?

SmartGoggles are an eye-and-temple massager that combines gentle warmth, soft vibration and an air-cushion squeeze, with the rhythm set just below your heart rate. You wear them for 20 minutes during your massage, eyes closed, in total darkness. It is the easiest upgrade on our menu. Add SmartGoggles to your massage online for £15.

Do SmartGoggles help you relax and sleep?

In a 20-person study, people who wore SmartGoggles at bedtime for three weeks slept about 12 minutes longer and felt less stressed. At PURE they turn your massage into 20 minutes of warm, heavy-eyed calm, the kind that has you floating out of the room. Add SmartGoggles for £15 at Rose Street, Edinburgh or Union Square, Aberdeen.

Where can I get a Theragun massage near me?

Theragun massage is at PURE Cults and Union Square in Aberdeen, Rose Street and Lothian Road in Edinburgh, West Nile Street in Glasgow, Witney Lakes and Coventry. Every spa opens seven days a week and late. Choose 40 minutes from £69 or the 60-minute Full Body Experience from £95. Buy online now and book your session.

Sources

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