Bodywork sessions

•Myofascial energetic release•

Myofascial Energetic Release, or M.E.R., is a deep and slow form of bodywork created by Satyarthi Peloquin. It brings together myofascial work, joint releases, assisted stretches, conscious breathing, movement and body awareness, and it looks at you as a whole rather than at one sore spot.

We begin with a short conversation to hear where you are in your body: where you feel tension, holding patterns or pain, and anything else useful for the session. Sometimes, when it helps, we also do a body reading to look at your posture and the way you hold yourself, to see where your body is bracing. Then we work on the massage table, with adapted strokes and slow attentive touch that follows what the tissues are ready to release. Pressure ranges from very gentle to very deep, always guided by your feedback.

What sets M.E.R. apart is that you take part. You breathe, and I regularly remind you to breathe fully; you move; you let the body unwind. It may shake, twitch or move on its own, which helps to let go of old holding patterns. Because body and mind are closely linked, emotions can sometimes surface along the way. If that happens, I hold the space so they can move through and unfold. We always finish with a quiet moment of rest so everything can settle.

Many people leave feeling lighter, looser and more present in their body, with more room to breathe and move. If you carry chronic tension or tightness in your shoulders, neck or back (the most common places, though it can be anywhere), if you feel disconnected from your body, or if you simply want something deeper than a classic massage, this is the session I recommend most. In my experience, it's the most effective of the treatments I offer, and its benefits tend to last longer than with the others.

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•Deep Tissue•

Deep tissue is for when you know where it's tight and want it addressed. Slow, deliberate strokes and sustained pressure work through the deeper layers of muscle and fascia across the whole body, from the neck and shoulders to the legs and feet, with extra time wherever you hold on. It follows the same attentive approach as my M.E.R. sessions, without the breathing work and the emotional focus. Pressure is adjusted as we go: deep doesn't mean painful, and you tell me where to go further or ease off. It's popular with people who sit at a desk all day, drive a lot or train hard, and many feel looser and move more freely afterwards.

Wellness massages

•sports massage•

Made for active bodies: runners, hikers, cyclists, surfers, gym-goers, or anyone coming off a long day. Firm, targeted work and stretching, on the whole body or focused where you need it most. Research suggests massage can reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and help you feel recovered sooner, and many people notice more flexibility and a lighter body afterwards. Before an event it wakes the body up, after it helps you unwind, and in between it stops tension from piling up. Tell me what you've been doing and I'll adapt the session.

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•Swedish massage•

Swedish massage is a massage technique combining long, flowing strokes with kneading and friction, originating from a swedish guy in the last century that inspired by Chinese Tui Na techniques. It aims to relax muscles, improve circulation, and promote overall well-being. Using oil, the therapist applies gentle to firm pressure, targeting tension knots and releasing muscle stiffness. The rhythmic movements enhance blood flow and reducing stress. Techniques include effleurage for warming up, petrissage for deeper muscle manipulation, and tapotement for invigoration. Swedish massage fosters relaxation, alleviates muscular pain, and fosters a sense of rejuvenation.

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•Californian•

Californian massage, also known as Esalen massage, is a blissful journey to relaxation. It combines long, flowing strokes with nurturing touch, fostering a sense of connection and well-being. It's slower and more enveloping than Swedish, with an almost meditative quality: many people describe drifting between waking and dreaming and finishing deeply calm, more at home in their body. Choose it when you want less fixing and more softness, or when you just need to be taken care of.

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