Desbina Collins: Massage from the Comfort of your Paris flat

May 29, 2009  by Haven in Paris

I recently met Desbina Collins, an intriguing Australian masseuse who lives in Paris, for a chat and a massage. One-time fashion designer and favorite of Paris’ 5 star hotels (and their well-known guests), Desbina offers her skills to the travel-worn bodies of privileged HIP clients (and Haven in Paris owner Erica) from the comfort of their Parisian flats. Her blissful whole-body rubdowns combine acupressure (also known as Shiatsu), deep tissue techniques and essential oils to relax, unblock energy channels and restore balance to stressed and fatigued travelers.

Aware at a very young age of the relationship between bodies and selves, Desbina initially pursued a successful career as a fashion designer in Australia. Eager to find out more about how one transitions from fashion to massage, Desbina and I sat down to chat over a cup of tea before she gave me an hour of pure massage bliss. Continue Reading »

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