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ABDOMINAL DETOX MASSAGE

DETOX YOUR ABDOMEN WITH MAYA ABDOMINAL MASSAGE Restore Your Internal Health with Maya Abdominal Massage What is Maya Abdominal Massage? Maya Abdominal Massage is a Sanskrit word derived from several Indian religions but

Acupressure

Acupressure: is a technique derived from traditional Chinese medicine. It targets the precise points on the meridians, using the pressure of the fingers, feet or elbows. Acupuncture uses needles on

Californian massage

This is a relaxing body massage dating from the 1970's. This practice uses long, slow and fluid movements, gentle strokes, enveloping and relaxation that gradually intensifies to relieve deep tensions. Benefits

Chakras

the chakras are centers of energy, located in our body. They are 7 primary chakras. They correspond to each organ where vital energy is concentrated.. .

Contracture

Contracture is a contraction of muscle fibers. It occurs as a result of an accumulation of ‘waste’ in the muscles, and can be improved with regular massage.. . .

Deep-tissue massage

This is a massage method focused on loosening the muscles and the fascias that surround them. It involves grasping and stretching the tissues, muscle and myofacial fibers, and reducing adhesions

Effleurage

Effleurage is a gentle massage technique that involves sliding both hands together over the body. The practitioner uses the palms of the hands and the fleshy part of the fingertips,

Fascia

a fascia is an elastic, fibrous membrane with no distinctly defined contours. It serves as an envelope for different organs or different parts of the body (muscles, abdomen, etc.). The

Friction

Friction is a deep massage technique. It is performed using the fingertips or the bulbs of the thumbs with firm and intense pressure, following a fast circular movement. . .

Hawaiian massage

This is an ancient technique inherited from the natives and traditional healers of Hawaii. Lomi means to massage, rub, squeeze, knead, or caress. Massage is done using hands, forearms, thumbs,

Hot Stone massage

This massage technique originated from the Native American Indian and Hawaiian people, and uses smooth volcanic stones that are either flat or curved. They are placed on points of energy

Kneading

Kneading  is practiced superficially or with more depth using both hands together on the muscles. The practitioner uses the palm or heels of both hands at the same time. He

Meridian

according to traditional Chinese medicine, meridians are journeys, lines or channels in which energy circulates in the body; and there are 14 meridians. Yin meridians circulate from the bottom to

MIRACLE FACE

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE FOR A SCULPTED FACE From Monaco to Monte-Carlo, passing through Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Villefranche sur Mer, Beaulieu du Mer, Eze, Cap Martin and even Nice, your at-home wellness

Organic coconut oil

Organic coconut oil is a vegetable oil obtained from fresh coconut pulp. Extra virgin, first cold pressed, naturally scented coconut oil is highly appreciated for its soothing, softening and moisturizing

Percussion

Percussion or tapping is a massage technique that consists of successive strikes with a ‘slice’ of one or both hands, simultaneously or alternately. The hands can also be formed into

Sesame oil

Sesame oil is obtained from the seeds of the Sesame plant (which is grown in Asia and Africa). The unroasted seeds are cold pressed for the oil. It is a

Sports massage

Sports massage is designed in response to, and for the prevention of, muscular injuries, and to contribute to psychic recovery for both the casual and professional athlete. This massage consists

Stiffness

Stiffness is a cramp or benign muscle pain usually caused by microtrauma during intense exercise or unusual movements, and is usually the result of reduced oxygen supply to the muscle,

Stretch massage

Through stretching of the muscles, this massage helps develop and improve flexibility in the body and eliminate daily stress. The stretching exercises are slow and synchronized with the breathing. . Benefits include

Swedish massage

This is a dynamic massage and manual therapy with fluid and long movements. It utilizes pressure and percussion, effleurage (which involves circular stroking movements with the palm of the hand),

Thai herbal hot packs

This specific Thai massage utilizes selected therapeutic herbs. They are wrapped in a steamed muslin pouch. The practitioner applies these compresses using pressure on the meridians and the pain points. . Benefits

Thai massage

Originally from northern India, this ancient massage technique was integrated with traditional Thai medicine. Thai massage is a mix of kneading, acupressure and stretching along the energy lines. Extremely comprehensive,

Therapeutic herbs

Therapeutic herbs are derived from aromatic plants, and are used during a massage. They are chosen for their varying benefits and attributes. Picked fresh, cut into small pieces and mixed,

Tibetan singing bowls

Tibetan bowls are therapeutic sound massage instruments, used for centuries by Buddhist monks to meditate, harmonize chakras and heal through sonotherapy. Made in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India, the bowls

Vibration

Vibration is "a tremor" transmitted to the muscles in depth or superficially. The practitioner performs rapid oscillations using the hand or the fleshy parts of the fingers. It is a

What is a Draining massage?

Lymphatic drainage helps to stimulate circulation of the lymph system and blood circulation. It strengthens the immune defenses. The practitioner performs the massage using the fingers and the palms of

What is a relaxing massage?

This is a technique that helps to relieve muscle and joint tension, eliminate stress and anxiety, and thereby creates a sense of real well-being. The practitioner uses oils that allows

What is an energy massage?

This massage technique helps rebalance the body and mind.  It alleviates muscular tension, relieves pain and helps to restore well-being. The practitioner uses techniques of pressure, kneading, effleurage and gentle