In home restorative massage and facials for women across Bangor and North Down.
Deeply restorative treatments, delivered in the place you feel safest.
Where I come to you
Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Donaghadee, Comber, Crawfordsburn, Helen's Bay, and the surrounding areas.
If you're outside these areas, I'd still love to hear from you.
As a mental health and travel journalist, I’ve had hundreds of massages in some of the world’s top hotels — from Mandarin Oriental to Four Seasons and Soneva Maldives — and Emma is absolutely on that level.
Judith, Journalist
You carry a great deal. The days are full, the noise is constant, and somewhere beneath it all is a version of you that simply wants to breathe. I created Home Retreat NI for that woman, for the moment you close the door, lie back, and let someone care for you completely. Massage that releases what you have been holding. Facials that ask nothing of you but to receive.
Nervous system support that reminds your body it is safe to soften. This is your time. Held gently, in your own home.
Every treatment follows the Restore Method, six unhurried phases that guide your body from arrival to stillness. Nothing rushed. Just a slow return to yourself.
Quiet, unhurried care, brought to your home.
The Signature Treatment
A deep return to stillness. Slow, intentional bodywork that releases the tension you have carried for too long, and reminds your body it is safe to let go. You feel lighter, softer, more yourself.
120 minutes · £110
The full experience of The Restore Method, unhurried from arrival to stillness.
Also available:
90 minutes · £90
2.5 hours · £140, for those who want longer
A massage created for the specific tenderness of pregnancy easing the weight in your hips, the ache in your lower back, and the quiet depletion of a body that is growing, changing, and carrying more than it ever has before.
(Suitable from 12 weeks)
The Signature Treatment
120 minutes · £110
Also available:
90 minutes · £90
2.5 hours · £140
Care that asks nothing of you but to receive. A nourishing, restorative facial that tends to your skin and your nervous system at once, in the quiet of your own home.
90 mins £90
A three hour retreat combining massage, facial, warm towels, and grounding rituals, designed to release built-up tension, restore your energy, and give you the feeling of being deeply cared for from beginning to end.
3 hours £190
A rare and complete day of care, held entirely in your own home.
Emma arrives, transforms your space, and stays with you from beginning to end. Six unhurried hours of massage, hot stone ritual, a deeply calming facial, and a seasonal lunch brought to you at the midpoint. Each stage flows gently into the next.
Your nervous system will do something it rarely gets the chance to do.
It will fully let go.
6 hours · £320
For birthdays. Postnatal recovery. Burnout. Or simply because you have been last on your own list for far too long.
No setup, no clean up. Just show up for yourself.
1.Choose your treatment
Select a massage or retreat designed to release tension and restore balance.
2. I come to you
Everything is brought with care. Heated bed. Soft linens. Calming oils.
3. You rest deeply
Your body unwinds. Your breath slows. You feel like yourself again.
From busy mums and professionals to women in life’s most tender seasons, Home Retreat NI is trusted by clients across Bangor and surrounding areas to deliver deeply restorative, in-home care.
Each treatment is chosen by women who want to feel safe, held, deeply cared for without the stress of travelling.
This is care that fits real life, and changes how rest feels.
Wow wow wow! I don’t even know where to begin! Emma is a absolute angel! I got a pregnancy massage today at 34 weeks pregnant. I feel like I am floating on air! All in the comfort of your own home too! I can’t recommend her enough, she is a god send! I cant wait to book with her again for just before I’m due to birth. I will be shouting your name from the rooftops to all my pregnant friends and family! thank you so much.
I had a massage with Emma and it was such a treat. So indulgent to have the spa brought to you. I’m not sure why I’d ever go back to one!!! Thank You, Emma x
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a mobile massage service with Emma, and I can't recommend her highly enough.
The service itself was nothing short of exceptional. The quality of the oils and accessories she provided was top-notch, enhancing the overall experience. It was, as the name suggests, truly luxurious. Emma's attention to detail and her commitment to creating a relaxing atmosphere made for an unforgettable massage session.
If you're looking for a high-quality, professional mobile massage experience, Emma is the one to choose. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. You won't be disappointed!
I was deeply impressed with Emma from the very first message. Booking was easy, communication was warm and responsive, and everything felt organised and professional.
When Emma arrived, she brought everything with her: beautiful aromatic oils to choose from, a very comfortable massage table, a lovely scented candle, carefully chosen music, and even a cup of Pukka tea afterwards. Her attention to detail was incredible.
I had asked for a firm massage, and she managed to find every knot while still making me feel relaxed, safe, and cared for. As a mental health and travel journalist, I’ve had hundreds of massages in some of the world’s top hotels — from Mandarin Oriental to Four Seasons and Soneva Maldives — and Emma is absolutely on that level.
Her work feels personalised, intuitive, and truly skilled. You can sense her international experience and the way she blends different techniques into her own beautiful style.
I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who needs support, rest, or a moment of real nurture. It isn’t just a massage — it feels like being genuinely looked after. And for the quality of what you receive, the price is incredibly fair.
Google Review
I can completely understand why people might feel a little apprehensive about booking an at-home massage. It’s a relatively new concept for many people, and inviting someone into your home can feel a little uncertain. I felt exactly the same, but I genuinely couldn’t recommend Emma more.
I’ve had massages in spas and beauty salons before, and while they’ve always been lovely, I’ve often wished the experience felt a little more personal. Emma’s service is honestly second to none. Every stage of the experience has been so thoughtfully considered, and the level of personalisation is incredible.
Emma has such a warm, calming and completely non-judgemental presence. You can really tell that she genuinely cares about her clients rather than rushing from one appointment to the next. I never felt awkward asking for little adjustments or sharing my preferences because she creates such a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
The whole experience feels incredibly luxurious. From the beautiful premium teas she brings, to the heated eye mask, the massage bed, the gorgeous aromatherapy, it feels like every part of your wellbeing is being cared for. Physically, mentally and emotionally, you feel completely looked after.
One of my favourite touches was that afterwards she simply lets you head straight to bed while she quietly packs away and lets herself out. It sounds like such a small thing, but it makes the whole experience feel even more relaxing because you don’t have to suddenly switch back into “hosting” mode.
I was honestly surprised by just how easy it was to completely switch off. I’ve often found myself thinking during spa treatments, “I paid for this, I need to relax!” which ironically makes it harder to enjoy. Somehow, whether it’s the amount of time Emma spends with you or simply the fact that she never feels rushed, you genuinely feel able to be present and savour every moment.
I’m so glad I decided to book. If you’ve been wondering whether to try an at-home massage, I’d wholeheartedly encourage you to do it. It was one of the most relaxing experiences I’ve had, and I’ll absolutely be booking with Emma again.
Jennavive Simpson
With over twenty years spent working in some of the world's finest wellness environments, I have seen first hand how much the right treatment can change a person.
Not just physically. But in how they feel in themselves.
I trained and worked across five star spas in Australia, spent seasons aboard luxury cruise ships, and brought that same standard of care home to Northern Ireland, working within the Culloden Estate and the Merchant Hotel. Alongside my spa work, I trained in baby massage and taught prenatal and postnatal yoga, which gave me a deep understanding of the female body across every season of life.
Over time, one thing became clear.
The most meaningful treatments were never rushed. They were never quick fixes. And they never happened in noisy, hurried environments.
They happened when someone felt safe, unhurried, and completely cared for.
That is why I created Home Retreat NI.
To bring that level of care directly into your home. So you do not have to drive anywhere. You do not have to step back into a busy world the moment it is over. You can stay in that calm, settled feeling for as long as you need.
My work is simple.
To help your body release what it has been holding. And to support you in feeling like yourself again.
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