We've tested it for you... 4 addresses for a treatment that's a change from palpating and rolling

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.

I opted for a course of 5 x 50min sessions with Martine herself, one a week. 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! I saw a real improvement in the orange-peel appearance of my thighs and in my lymphatic circulation, but above all I appreciated this moment for myself, out of time, chatting with Martine - a psychologist by training - who has the gift of "screening" you in just a few minutes.

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!)

I've only had one session so far, so I don't know much about the long-term effects. But I did feel that my body had reacted well to the session (my belly gurgled a lot during the time the needles were in place, indicating a boost to the energies). After the session, I felt immediately soothedand I didn't feel hungry all day. I didn't see any transformative effects on my body (either in terms of skin texture or weight loss in one session), but I think this technique is a very good "booster" as part of a more comprehensive "getting back into shape" program. To be used as a cure in conjunction with a balanced diet, regular physical exercise 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.