Mapplewell · Barnsley
A small, independent studio where every treatment is given by hand and by name. Saranya trained in Thailand and has spent years easing tired shoulders, stubborn backs and busy minds — one unhurried hour at a time.
Treatments & prices
Every treatment begins with a short conversation about pressure, problem areas and what you would like from your hour. Nothing is rushed.
Slow, flowing strokes with warm oil.
A gentle full-body treatment using warm oil and long, rhythmic strokes to quiet a busy mind. Ideal if you carry everyday tension in your shoulders and simply need an hour of stillness.
Firm, focused pressure for stubborn tension.
Sustained pressure worked through the deeper layers of muscle to release knots, ease stiffness and restore movement. A favourite with anyone active, desk-bound or recovering from heavy physical work.
Assisted stretching, no oil, fully clothed.
The authentic technique Saranya trained in — acupressure along the body's energy lines combined with guided, assisted stretches. Deeply restorative and leaves you feeling longer, looser and lighter.
Smooth heated basalt stones and warm oil.
Warm basalt stones glide over the back and shoulders, letting heat soften tight muscle before hands-on work begins. Wonderfully comforting through the colder Yorkshire months.
A focused half-hour where you need it most.
Concentrated work across the neck, upper back and shoulders to relieve screen-time strain and tension headaches. Short enough for a lunch break, effective enough to feel for days.
Why choose Saranya's
Traditional technique learned at source, refined over years of practice on real, everyday aches.
Warm, quiet and spotlessly clean. No piped-in bustle, no upselling, no watching the clock.
From feather-light to firm and deep. Your treatment is adjusted as we go, never applied to a script.
Right here in the village with free local parking a few steps away, and appointments until 7pm.
About Saranya
Saranya grew up in Thailand, where massage is not a luxury but part of ordinary care — something you receive when your back aches from work or your mind will not settle. She trained in traditional Thai massage there before moving to Yorkshire.
Today she practises from her own studio in Mapplewell, working with local people: nurses after long shifts, joiners with tight shoulders, runners, gardeners, new parents. Each treatment is adapted to the body in front of her, with as much time spent understanding the problem as easing it.
What she offers is simple — an unhurried hour, real technique, and the quiet confidence that you will leave feeling better than you arrived.
Loyalty card
Regular treatment is where the real benefit lies. Collect a stamp at each visit and your tenth is on us — a thank you for keeping up the habit, not a discount to chase.
Customer reviews
A few words from people in and around Mapplewell and Barnsley.
“Easily the best massage I've had in Barnsley. Saranya listened to exactly where I was struggling and my shoulders have not felt this free in years.”
“The traditional Thai massage is something else — proper stretching and real skill. Calm, spotlessly clean and so welcoming. I go every month now.”
“A genuinely peaceful hour. Lovely warm room, hot stones were blissful and parking right nearby made it effortless. Wholeheartedly recommend.”
Visit the studio
Appointments are recommended, and same-day slots are often available. Give Saranya a ring if you would like advice on which treatment suits you.
10 Blacker Road
Mapplewell
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S75 6BW
Free local parking is available a short walk from the studio.
Get directionsCall or text to book, or send an email and Saranya will reply between treatments.
07777 675998hello@saranyasthaibodywork.co.uk
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Book online in under a minute, or call Saranya directly to talk through what would help most.
