Signature Escape
A 90 or 120-minute ritual alternating slowness, depth and gentle stretches, with hot towels and exceptional oils.
The Signature Escape is the longest of my massages, and the one where I take the most liberties with pace. I designed it as a ritual in several movements rather than as a single technique: slow, enveloping strokes to begin with, deeper work wherever the body asks for it, gentle stretches of the legs, arms and neck, then light touches that leave a floating sensation towards the end of the session.
What sets it apart is the detail. Hot towels laid on the back or the feet before they are massaged, a scalp massage that often loosens more than the back itself, unhurried time on the hands and feet, and work on the glutes with your consent. For this ritual I use my finest organic oils, with quiet, understated scents, chosen with you at the start.
In 90 minutes the ritual unfolds without haste across the whole body. In 120 minutes every area receives a genuinely long stretch of attention, and I can include the face and a second pass over the back. Try not to schedule anything demanding straight after the session: you come out of this massage slow and quiet, and that is exactly the effect I am after.
What this massage brings
- A complete release, physical and nervous, that settles in stages
- Tension in the back and neck fades without any forceful pressure
- Light legs, thanks to the stretches and gentle strokes
- Scalp, hands and feet finally given their due
- A long, clockless pause you come out of properly rested
Who it is for
- You are coming out of an intense period and need to properly recharge
- You feel tired in a way that is both physical and emotional
- You want to give, or give yourself, a complete wellness experience
- You are on holiday on the Riviera and want real time for yourself
How it unfolds
- Choice of oil from my finest organic references
- Hot towels on the back and feet to open the session
- Slow enveloping strokes, then deeper work on tension
- Gentle stretches of the legs, arms and neck
- Scalp, hand and foot massage; glutes with your consent
- Light closing touches that leave a floating sensation
Good to know
- The stretches stay very gentle and are never forced; if a joint is sensitive, tell me and I adapt or leave them out.
- Pregnancy, recent surgery, fever or a skin condition: let us talk before you book, and I will tell you honestly whether this ritual is suitable or whether it is better to wait.
- Hot towels and scented oils are optional; please mention any sensitivity to fragrance or heat.
- Keep some quiet time afterwards; a long drive or going straight into a meeting would undo part of the effect.
Questions about this massage
How is the Signature Escape different from the Signature CK?
The Signature CK is a bespoke massage focused on the tension you have that day. The Signature Escape is a longer, slower ritual that adds stretches, hot towels and real time on the scalp, hands and feet. If you are coming to work out knots, choose the Signature CK; if you are coming to disconnect from everything, choose the Escape.
Are hot towels possible at home?
Yes. I bring what I need to warm them on site; all I ask is a power socket nearby. On a yacht or in a hotel room, let me know when booking so I can plan accordingly. If it turns out not to be possible, the ritual goes ahead without them, at its full length.
90 or 120 minutes: what does the extra half hour add?
In 90 minutes the whole ritual takes place, but each stage is measured. The extra half hour lets me lengthen the slow phases, add the face and return a second time to the back, which is often where the relaxation is felt most. For a special occasion or after a long stretch of fatigue, the 120 minutes are well worth it.