Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is manual work applied directly to muscles, connective tissue, and circulation pathways of the body. The effect is both immediate and cumulative – a single session produces a noticeable change, and regular treatment compounds it. The right technique depends entirely on what your body needs right now.

Massage treatments types available at PIED-DE-POULE

• General Body Massage – the foundation. Covers the whole body, improves circulation, and resets overall physical tone. The right starting point if you haven’t had a massage in a while or want a comprehensive reset rather than targeted work.
• Relaxation Massage – for when stress has accumulated and the body needs to fully decompress. Slow, flowing work that lowers cortisol and brings the nervous system out of high-alert – you will feel the difference from the first session.
• Therapeutic Massage – for persistent pain, recurring tension in specific areas, or post-injury recovery. Works deeper and more deliberately than a general massage, addressing the root of the problem rather than the surface symptom.
• Sports Massage – for physically active clients – gym-goers, runners, anyone whose body takes regular load. Prepares muscles before training or clears the damage afterwards. Also effective for desk workers whose posture creates the same strain as physical labour.
• Lymphatic Drainage Massage – for puffiness, fluid retention, or a sluggish feeling that doesn’t shift with exercise. Moves fluid through the body’s drainage system, reduces swelling, and supports the immune response.
• Anti-Cellulite Massage – for clients who want to visibly improve skin texture on the thighs, abdomen, or buttocks. Breaks down subcutaneous fat deposits, stimulates circulation, and firms the skin surface over a course of sessions.
• Modelling Massage – for clients focused on body shape and tone. Combines techniques that reduce volume and tighten tissue – the manual counterpart to device-assisted body sculpting.
• Pregnancy Massage – for expectant mothers dealing with back pain, swollen legs, or general physical discomfort. Uses adapted positioning and gentle technique to relieve pressure safely at any stage of pregnancy.
• Face, Neck & Neckline Massage – for facial tension, puffiness around the jaw and eyes, or skin that looks tired. The face holds stress the same way the back does – this works it out. For more detail on what this treats and how, see Facial Massage.
• Head Massage – for headaches, eye strain, or mental fatigue after long hours of screen time. Targets the scalp, temples, and base of the skull where tension accumulates most.
• Back Massage – for the area most clients complain about first. Addresses the upper back, lower back, and shoulders as a focused session when a full-body treatment isn’t what you need.
• Leg Massage – for heaviness, post-training soreness, or circulation issues in the lower body. Works through the calves, hamstrings, and quads with the pressure level suited to your condition.
• Foot Massage – for tired feet after long days on your feet or in heels. Relieves localised tension and improves circulation from the ground up – also effective as a standalone add-on. The deeper structural work on leg tension is covered in Sport Massage.

Device-assisted body treatments

For goals that go beyond what hands alone can achieve – stubborn fat deposits, cellulite, or significant skin laxity – two device-assisted treatments are available alongside the manual massage menu.

• Icoone Treatment – for cellulite, fluid retention, uneven skin texture, or any area where the skin feels loose and needs precise, targeted work. This method is also the right choice for delicate zones – inner thighs, abdomen, neck – and for clients who are new to body treatments and want a gentle entry point. Results typically become visible from around the third session.
• Stratosphere Therapy – for clients whose main concern is skin that has lost firmness over a larger area – stomach, thighs, or upper arms – and where tightening matters as much as reducing volume. The treatment heats deeper tissue, producing a firming effect that surface-level massage cannot replicate.

All sessions begin with a short consultation. New clients who are unsure which treatment suits them will be guided by the therapist before the session starts.