Traveling through the Baltic countries this summer I was keen to go for a massage as part of the experience. I found myself in Riga the capital city of Latvia and explored the opportunity of a relaxing and unique massage. 

Carefully chosen from a myriad of offerings I decided on a slow, gentle, therapeutic, caring and sensuous massage. Arriving early evening at the apartment I was greeted by my masseuse who had a warm welcoming manner and it was 

all very relaxed. We chatted briefly about the session. I was shown to the bathroom to shower and change. I could tell he was a perfectionist and I was intrigued how this would manifest in the massage. 

The bathroom, like the rest of the apartment was beautifully designed and decorated with an atmosphere of sensual intrigue created with use of dimmed lighting, mirrors, drapes, candles, scent and other accessories. Fastidious attention had been paid to every detail.  The colour theme of black and gold creating a sense of opulence and mystery perfect for the massage to come. 

Switching off the bathroom light I enter the calm yet electric atmosphere of the studio. With lighting already dimmed and music playing the scene is set.  

Face down on the massage table I wiggled to get comfortable whilst he placed a silk wrap over my legs to half way up my bum to keep me warm whilst he massages my back. Before the massage started, he delicately draped another silk wrap over my head and drew it gently down my back sending tingling feelings throughout my body. 

Warm massage oil with essential oils was drizzled over my spine and the top of my buttocks and down my arms too.

His soft gentle technique spread the warm oil all over my back with hands sliding effortlessly . He was sure to take care of every part of my back before moving onto my legs but not before sensually removing the wrap, exposing my bottom, thighs and calves

With an exceptional mix of deep tissue and gentle touch the first part of the massage was complete, it was time to turn over. Following the same protocol he covered my lower parts whilst massaging my front.

Reaching my legs, he parted them gently so as to be able to massage my thighs reaching under to my buttocks .  All very respectful but extremely tantalising. A knowing of how and where to touch choreographed to the music. 

His technique can best be explained as an artist. Each client a blank canvas onto which he applies brushstrokes in an array of colours using a multitude of pressures and strengths all in tune with the music and his artistic mastery. Each picture a perfect interpretation of the client and each one unique, a clever and seductive art of massage. 

I learned yet another beautiful massage approach and style from another skilled massage therapist.

The combination of his gentle yet firm massage strokes, warm oil and ambience sent me off onto inner journeying where time and space dissolve. A cherry on the cake was an amazing head and facial massage unlike any I have received before.

Two beautiful hours in the hands of a wonderful massage artistic perfectionist wasn’t enough. I wanted more and to return the next day but sadly time didn’t allow.