What’s the difference between Urban classic, energising and relaxing massages?

Each treatment is designed for a different purpose, whether it’s general relaxation, boosting energy or deep mental unwinding.

Urban classic – the all-rounder

Best for: Clients who aren’t sure what they need and want a balanced, feel-good massage
Benefits: Relieves muscle tension, stress and promotes relaxation
Pressure: Light to moderate, depending on the client’s needs
Techniques: Effleurage, petrissage, light tapotement/percussion and vibration
Client expectation: This is your chance to tailor the treatment to their needs. Focus on areas of tension and provide a full-body massage unless requested otherwise.

Energising – the wake-up massage

Best for: Clients who need an energy boost or pick-me-up
Benefits: Increases blood flow, oxygen supply and overall energy
Pressure: Light to moderate – this is not deep tissue, fast, stimulating techniques work best
Techniques: Vigorous effleurage & petrissage, plus pounding, cupping, percussion and gentle pinching
Client expectation: They want to feel refreshed and ready to go – assess their energy levels and adjust your technique accordingly

Relaxing – the deep unwind

Best for: Clients looking to de-stress and drift away
Benefits: Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, promotes deep mental relaxation and improves sleep
Pressure: Light
Techniques: Flowing effleurage, petrissage, vibration and a scalp massage at the end for an extra soothing touch
Client expectation: They want to feel calm, peaceful and stress-free. Adapt the treatment based on their stress levels and provide a full-body massage unless requested otherwise.

Key takeaways:

• Urban classic = General relaxation and muscle tension relief
• Energising = Boosting circulation and waking up the body
• Relaxing = Deep mental and physical relaxation, perfect for stress relief