Papillon Advanced Skincare

Lava Shells are a revolutionary massage treatment, using the worlds first self-heating massage tool!
Each Lava shell is 100% natural, they are genuine shells which are found in the Philippines where the clam inside the shell is part of the daily diet and the shells are just discarded.  The self-heating technology uses volcanic ash and sea kelp and is bio-degradable, resulting in an environmentally treatment from start to finish!

The Benefits of Heat
There are several benefits to heated treatments including: an increase in extension of soft tissues; removal of toxins from cells; enhanced blood flow; increased function of tissue cells; relaxation of sore, stiff muscles; and relief of painful arthritic joints.

Lava Shell Full Body Massage
This revolutionary and unique full body massage for women and men uses naturally self warming Tiger Clam Shells to deliver a seamless treatment tailored to suit your individual needs.  The warm smooth shells are expertly glided over the body with varying pressures, techniques and precision enabling the therapist to reach the deepest aches and pains alleviating all stress and tension.  Hydrating oils are used during the treatment to moisturise the skin as the warming energy of the shells helps to revitalise and rebalance the body and mind.

Lava Shell Back Massage
This deep tissue massage uses the warm lava shells to treat the back and neck on a profound level achieving a firm deep pressure.  The radiating heat from the shells enables deeper muscle tension to be treated and released leaving you feeling instantly stress free and rejuvenated.

Lava Shell Tummy Treatment
This powerful treatment is a natural version of the colonic cleanse.
The digestive system is improved and regulated with encouraging massage strokes around the abdominal area.  The combination of soothing heat and gentle massage stimulates the body’s natural systems to effectively eliminate toxins and reduce bloating.  This treatment will leave you feeling comfortable, rejuvenated and with a flatter tummy for days.  A word of warning though… some people may experience increased bowel movements following this treatment.
We recommend a course of 6 of these treatments, one a week for four weeks followed by the last two three weeks apart.  This treatment is best every three weeks to fit in with the body’s natural cycle.

The head, neck, shoulders and tops of arms are important energy centres within your body. If you are feeling stressed, tired or angry, tension can accumulate. The stress and tension show up as stiff neck and shoulders. Hair loss and eye strain can also be a sign of stress.

Indian Head Massage involves working with a firm and gentle rhythm to help untie blockages and relieve uncomfortable, painful build up of tension. It’s effect is not just physical, it also works on an emotional level, calming the spirit to promote relaxation.

An ancient proverb states: ” A happy mind is medicine. No better prescription exists.” The results bear this out.

People who come to Papillon feeling despondent, depressed, worried, tense, stressed and distressed, leave in a happier more relaxed frame of mind after just one massage.

It is said that regular Indian Head Massage enhances the scalp and promotes the growth of lustrous hair. It offers a means by which the individual can begin to get in touch with the healing potential within their inner being, and thus become empowered to ensure their own well being.

Here at Papillon we offer a prescriptive service for massage.  Our therapists are trained in the following styles of massage:

• swedish
• lymphatic
• deep tissue
• sports
• pregnancy.

Therefore we are able to personally tailor a massage treatment to suit your requirements, your therapist will carry out a full consultation to ensure that the treatment meets your requirements.  You choose how long a massage treatment you would like and what areas of the body you would like treated and we will tailor the treatment accordingly.  All prescriptive massage treatments use pre-blended oils, if you would prefer an unscented oil please ask your therapist.  Aromatherapy massage can be carried out with pre-blended or personally blended oils, please state your preference at time of booking.

Hot Stone Massage is a truly relaxing treatment using hot stones of varying sizes on parts of the body - from the forehead to between the toes - giving a deep massage, 10x deeper than a regular massage and creating a sensation of warmth and comfort. The heat from the stones feels fantastic and is also wholly therapeutic - helping detox the body and relaxing the nervous system. The stones used are smooth, volcanic basalt that retain their heat on the body for as long as possible. An aromatherapy oil, specially selected for your needs, is used to enhance the effects of the massage. At the beginning of the massage hot stones are laid on the centre of the body on the Chakra points (the energy centres in our body). This will balance the Chakras to help restore harmony and vitality.

The benefits of hot stone massage include: -

• Deep relaxation, the warmth relaxes both physically and mentally
• The heat from the stones is transferred to the body by conduction and it may reach up to 3cm into the muscle
• Stress is reduced, relieving mental and physical fatigue
• Circulation is improved and muscles have an increased blood supply, improving function
• Toxins and waste are eliminated more quickly
• The warmth can relieve pain in muscles and joints
• Tension in connective tissue is decreased

Aromatherapy combines the use of essential oils and therapeutic pressure point massage. The oils, which come from plants, are highly concentrated and very powerful. Essential oils are well known for having natural healing properties – without harmful side-effects.

Aromatherapy is helpful for many health conditions such as: stress, bad backs, depression and nervous tension, fatigue (including chronic) and ME, menstrual problems, menopause, poor circulation, respiratory conditions including asthma and sinusitis, rheumatism, arthritis and joint mobility, skin conditions.

Unless requested pre-blended oils are used for this massage. Upon request blending of oils can be carried out, please make sure you ask for a therapist that can blend oils.

This massage includes pressure point massage to the scalp and face.

The treatment is inspired from ancient Thai therapy used since the 14th Century, where practitioners utilised a warm cotton cloth containing herbs wrapped tightly in a bundle then boiled to make a hot herbal stamp. The thermal stamp is then used to manipulate the ingredients into the skin working with intense heat to relax and soothe tight muscles. The thermal stamp is composed of a mix of ingredients which can treat a variety of skin and body concerns. The benefits of the thermal stamp include detoxification, re-mineralisation, anti-inflammation, anti-itching, soothing, stress reduction and exfoliation. The massage itself works upon the meridian lines throughout the body to help aid in its relaxation and rebalance.

To complete the treatment the stamp is opened up and the contents applied to the back as a masque enabling the essential oils and clays to fully penetrate the body and enabling the muscles to absorb the beneficial ingredients.