Smooth basalt, held at body-friendly heat, does half the therapist's work before a single stroke.
Too cool and nothing happens; too hot and the body clenches. The window is narrow on purpose.
They are not beginner and advanced versions of the same thing. They do different jobs.
"No pain, no gain" is bad advice on a massage table.
The scent sets the mood, but the carrier oil does the quiet work.
That heavy, drowsy feeling afterwards is the point, not a side effect.
For the days between sessions, when the screen wins and the shoulders creep up.
A short guide for anyone who has never booked one and is quietly unsure.