Relax Massage

What makes this ritual special, according to Carla

Carla Rocha, Mandalay Spa Therapist, performs the Personalised Relaxing Massage as a short pause that is carefully adapted to each client’s condition. Inspired by the Indian tradition, this back massage uses warm oil and gentle movements to create comfort, serenity and a feeling of inner balance.

Recommended for anyone who…

• Is looking for a short, comfortable and personalised pause.
• Feels tension in the back, tiredness or accumulated stress.
• Does not want a full-body massage but would like targeted care.
• Values warm oil, gentle movements and an adapted approach.

Carla Rocha’s perspective

Even during a 25-minute massage, there is always time to listen to the body. Before beginning, I try to understand how the person arrives: whether they feel tension in the back, heaviness in the shoulders, accumulated tiredness or simply the need to stop for a few moments. This initial conversation helps me guide the pressure, pace and type of touch.

The Personalised Relaxing Massage is a good choice for anyone who does not have time for a longer ritual but feels they need immediate care. Warm oil helps create comfort from the first contact, and gentle movements allow the back area to be worked attentively without rushing or excessive intensity.

The most important aspect is not to treat this massage as a reduced, generic version of another treatment. Every client arrives with a different need. Some people need greater attention in the lower back, while others accumulate more tension between the shoulder blades or in the upper back. I adapt the pressure and pace to this response.

At the end, I want the person to feel that their body is calmer, their breathing broader and that they have a pleasant sense of pause, as though those minutes created space within the day.