Aura Wellness

Aura Wellness is a massage studio in the heart of St Julian's, built around straightforward therapeutic treatments rather than a long spa menu. Four massage styles are offered, each in three session lengths. The studio's approach is to match the treatment to your needs, with therapists who plan each session around what you ask for. The prices are set out openly so you know what an hour or ninety minutes will cost before you book. It suits visitors who want focused bodywork during a break in Malta, and residents who would like a regular appointment close to home.

St Julian's is one of the liveliest parts of the island, and many of the hotels in Sliema and St Julian's are a short walk or taxi ride from the studio. You can compare it with other spas in Malta in our directory.

The four massage styles

Soft tissue massage uses medium pressure on the muscles to ease tension, improve flexibility and encourage relaxation. Deep tissue massage works on the deeper muscle layers with firmer pressure, and is the choice for anyone who prefers an intense, thorough session.

Sports massage has an athletic focus on specific muscles, with injury prevention and flexibility in mind, and suits runners, gym-goers and divers who have been busy on holiday. Medical massage is the studio's name for a therapeutic treatment aimed at particular muscle groups linked to long-standing problems. It describes the type of bodywork offered and is not a substitute for advice from your own doctor. If you are unsure which style to choose, say so when you enquire: the therapists tailor each treatment to the individual, and the pressure levels listed for each style, medium for soft tissue and deep for deep tissue, give you a useful guide when comparing options.

Session lengths and prices

Every style comes in 40, 60 and 90 minute sessions. At 40 minutes, soft tissue is €50, sports is €55, deep tissue is €60 and medical is €65. At 60 minutes the prices are €65 for soft tissue, €75 for sports, €80 for deep tissue and €90 for medical massage.

For a 90 minute session, soft tissue costs €90, sports costs €105, deep tissue costs €115 and medical massage costs €125. All prices are in euros and include VAT, so there is nothing to add at the till.

Treatment packages

If you are staying for a long break or living in Malta, packages bring the cost per session down. They are sold for the 40 and 60 minute sessions, in blocks of three, six or twelve. A block of three 40 minute soft tissue sessions costs €135, six cost €265 and twelve cost €510. For 60 minute soft tissue sessions the same blocks cost €180, €350 and €685.

Sports, deep tissue and medical massage follow the same pattern at higher prices, with twelve 60 minute medical sessions costing €950. Buying a block suits anyone who wants regular work through a long stay, since each visit then costs less than a single booking. Packages are valid for six months from the date of purchase, sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable, and you should give at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule or cancel.

Fitting a massage into your trip

A late afternoon appointment pairs well with a day out, whether that is a coastal walk, a boat trip with Adventure Cruises Malta or an afternoon exploring the sights of Valletta. If you want more ideas, see our guides to things to do in Malta and the best beaches in Malta.

Still planning? Our pages on where to stay in Malta and flights to Malta cover the basics for UK travellers, and the Malta weather guide helps you choose the right month. To ask about a booking, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.