Nuru Massage in Glasgow
Nuru massage in Glasgow is a body-to-body session built on gel rather than oil. This page explains how the style works from start to finish and which Glasgow venues name it in their own listings.
A nuru session begins with a shower, because the whole point of the style is a clean, slick surface. The masseuse prepares a warm, odourless gel, traditionally made from nori seaweed, and spreads it over a waterproof mattress. No oil is used at any stage, which is what separates nuru from the oil-based body-to-body work you find elsewhere.
Once you are lying down, the masseuse applies gel to her own body as well and begins to glide over you, using her body rather than her hands as the main point of contact. The pressure is broad and continuous rather than kneading or focused. Expect long, slow, sweeping passes that cover the back, shoulders, legs and then the front, with the gel renewed as it thins out. The pace is usually unhurried, and many people describe the sensation as floating rather than being worked on. A shower follows at the end to wash the gel away.
What Nuru Massage in Glasgow Involves
Because the contact is so wide and the gel so slippery, nuru suits people who prefer a light, enveloping sensation to deep tissue pressure. It is not a stretching or joint-focused session, and it is not a quiet aromatherapy massage either. Compared with sensual massage, the difference is the medium: sensual sessions often use oil and a mix of hands and body, while nuru stays wet and gliding throughout. Compared with a standard body-to-body, nuru adds the gel and the waterproof setup, which changes the feel considerably.
Finding Nuru Massage Glasgow Clients Can Book
Two Glasgow venues name this style in their own listings. Luna Mystique, in the Southside, describes body-to-body massage in the nuru style and sensual massage, is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm for clients aged 25 and over, and takes bookings online through her site or by phone. Oriental Massage Glasgow, in the City Centre, lists body-to-body massage, nuru gel massage and a four-hands massage with two masseuses, is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 9 pm and at weekends from 12 pm to 8 pm, and takes bookings by phone. Both work by appointment, so arrange your time before you travel.
Good to know
What is the difference between nuru and body-to-body massage?
Nuru uses a slippery, odourless gel on a waterproof mattress, with a shower before and after. Body-to-body massage more often uses oil. The contact in nuru is wider and more gliding throughout the session.
Do I need to shower before a nuru session?
Yes. A shower before is part of the setup, since the gel works best on clean skin, and a shower afterwards washes it off. Venues arrange this as part of the appointment.
How do I book nuru massage in Glasgow?
Both Glasgow venues that name the style take bookings in advance, by phone or through the venue site. Choose a time that suits you and confirm the style when you book.