Circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, light tapping, and more. By using lighter, more general strokes such as effleurage and petrissage.

It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues.

During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat.

A nuru massage is an erotic massage that originated in Japan. The masseuse uses his or her entire body to massage the client, providing more bodily contact than found in a traditional massage. The word “nuru” stems from a Japanese word for “slippery.” Why? Both the client and the masseuse are covered in Nuru massage gel. The gel is colorless, odorless and actually made of natural Nori Seaweed!