We've tested it for you... 5 addresses that are reinventing palpate-roll therapy

For many years now, the whole of Paris has been passing on under the mantle the address of Martine de Richevillethe creator of a unique (and effective!) slimming modeling method that reconciles body and mind.

This isa manual sculpting technique designed to lighten the silhouette and free the body of toxins. Unlike a classic palpate-roll, the movement/pinch is much deeper to oxygenate tissues (and therefore drain) and break up even the most ingrained fatty deposits. The body then becomes like clay, sculpted by Martine to reharmonize its contours.

The very first session is a little painful, but the skin quickly becomes more malleable and it becomes (almost) pleasant. We start with the legs (calves, thighs), then move on to the stomach and arms. No part of the body is left untouched by Martine's gentle kneading of rebellious areas. The "feel-good" effects are immediate after the session: you feel light, soothed, and above all, you have the impression that you've given our stubborn cellulite a run for its money! There's a real improvement in my orange-peel skin and lymphatic circulation, but what we really appreciate is the time we get to spend with Martine - a psychologist by training - who has the gift of "screening" you in just a few minutes.

Nestled in the peaceful 14th arrondissement of Paris, Les Jolies Pomettes is a gentle haven where the body is pampered. The Body. Glow is one of the most transformative. 

Combining manual techniques, radiofrequency, vacuun and cavitation, this 1-hour treatment intensifies the results of a simple firming massage. The figure is drained, sculpted, smoothed and toned to restore balance and lightness. 

The synergy and variety of techniques used in this treatment offer a global action on skin firmness. Manual massage boosts circulation, promotes toxin elimination and prepares the skin by softening tissues. Radiofrequency then heats the deeper layers of the skin tofirm, smooth and tone. Vacuum deepens drainage by loosening fatty deposits and smoothing that orange-peel appearance, while promoting the natural elimination of metabolic waste. Finally, cavitation's ultrasonic waves fragment localized fat cells, gradually eliminating them via the lymphatic system.

Results? From the very first session, skin appears smoother and more toned, with an immediate sensation of lightness. This treatment offers a true beauty interlude: the combination of massage and the most innovative technologies makes it a ritual that is both soothing for the mind and formidably effective for the body.

Céline Claret-Coquet studied traditional Chinese medicine in China and is a graduate of the Beijing Academy. A perfect blend of ancestral Chinese principles and modern Western technology, she has developed Acuslim, an acupuncture-based weight-loss and firming treatment. 

The session begins with a short personalized energy assessment, then Céline implants the acupuncture needles on precise points located on the meridians of the organs concerned by weight gain.

Acupuncture does not have a direct effect on weight, but rather on appetite control, by acting on the controlling hormone (ghrelin) for an immediate "appetite-suppressant" effect. Positioned in this way, the needles will also stimulate the hypodermis for a firming effect, simultaneously contracting muscles for drainage and water elimination, and boosting energy circulation to rebalance body and mind. Then lie still for 20 minutes in the quiet of a subdued light... and let it work!)

From the very first session, the long-term effects are still discreet, but the body seems to react instantly. While the needles are being applied, a few gurgles can be heard - a sign of energies being revitalized and rebalanced in depth. When you leave, a feeling of calm sets in, accompanied by a real easing of cravings. While visible results on the skin or figure may not be visible from the very first treatment, this technique can be an excellent boost to a more global approach to getting back into shape. Ideal as a spa treatment, its full potential is realized when integrated into a routine combining a balanced diet, regular physical activity and targeted manual care.

Driven by her passion for making women shine and backed by her 15 years of expertise, Marion created via Badass Bodyshe creates massages that are both comforting and, at times, more invigorating or remodeling. In her veritable cocoon in the heart of the 11th arrondissement, she puts women at the heart of her intention to offer tailor-made treatments that respond to each woman's goals and desires. And if there's one remodeling and sculpting treatment that makes you feel like a goddess when you leave, it's the Badass Body. 

Like a real sports session for the skin, the Badass Body is the ultimate massage for targeting fibrous and adipose cellulite. Without half-measures, the whole body is treated to declare war on dimpled skin, reshape the curves, sculpt and refine the silhouette, all without bruising or pain. After choosing our scented oil, Marion begins by warming the body with rigorous movements, the better to sculpt it. And once the body is ready, the real work can begin... On the program: kneading, palpating and rolling, suction cups to break up dimpled skin, toning smoothing, Renata Franca remodeling, drainage... It's the work of a tailor-made sculptor, to remodel the body, redispersing fat for better elimination.

I love Marion's personalized approach to body care, adapting her practice to the needs of her clients. In my case, I like to focus solely on my legs (difficult circulation/heavy legs all year round and localized cellulite on the buttocks/thighs), so she combined lymphatic drainage to eliminate water and boost circulation, and manual contouring targeted on the thighs and buttocks to improve the orange-peel skin aspect and tame cellulite! The trick? The use of a suction cup/cup to complement the manual massage, Marion's kindness and her cosy cocoon in the heart of the 11th arrondissement.