Institut Nouvelle-France

About our massages

Amma Massage (Oil free)
Amma is the traditional Japanese massage and a forerunner of Shiatsu. No oil is used. This technique involves the application of rhythmic pressure to specific points on the body using thumbs and hands through stretching, rocking, energetic stroking and percussive manipulations.

This relaxing massage also stimulates, releases and circulates your energy to restore your vitality.

More than 140 specific points.
More than 24 techniques.
Approximately 3000 stimulations.

Esalen Massage
Esalen massage features soft, slow and deep strokes. Because of its intuitive nature, it helps to recognize sensations, perceptions and emotions.

This approach is based on the contact, attention, presence and sensitivity of the person being massaged. It helps to develop intuition and achieve a meditative state.

The Esalen massage helps to centre your whole body and provides a deep feeling of relaxation.

Slow, smooth, deep and intense strokes.
Specific areas and overall well-being.
Intuition and creativity.

Swedish Massage
The Swedish massage, a classic Western massage technique, improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow, eases muscle tension, as well as stimulates and strengthens the body.

The massage is performed using oil and consists of a variety of manipulations adapted to the person’s needs: effleurage, kneading, petrissage, drainage, percussion, friction, vibration, shaking and articulatory techniques.

Hot Stone Massage
A unique sensory experience, of amazingly subtle depth. The energy from lava rocks releases deep muscular tension.

Experience multiple sensations through the application of hands in conjunction with hot and cold stones leaving you with a feeling of mental release.

The heated stones carry warmth deep into muscles, releasing tension and creating a long-lasting and incomparable feeling of relaxation.

Essential Oil Massage
The massage therapist uses natural and pure essential oils for their natural properties: calming and tranquillizing (alleviating anxiety and stress).