Understanding the Concept
Footprints
Philosophy and Genesis of the Concept
I believe that the best way to benefit from a practice is to incorporate it into a routine .
Would you imagine getting results after just one workout or one psychoanalysis session?
Empreinte Zen — much more than a massage. A trace. A transformation.
Why this name? Because each treatment leaves an imprint. Not only that of my hands, unique in their fingerprints, but also a more subtle trace, inscribed in the body, the mind, the balance.
Empreinte Zen is about believing that a massage can go beyond simple temporary relief. It's about creating lasting, profound well-being. A real, gradual, and lasting transformation.
Each session traces a path. Each treatment builds what remains. From a fleeting imprint to a stable, rooted one.
Welcome to a concept where every footprint has meaning.
In the West, massage is associated with the luxury sector and its use is mainly episodic.
However, in a society where taking care of oneself has become an imperative, awareness of the benefits of massage is becoming widespread and scientific articles abound on the subject of the many virtues of massage .
According to market research, half of those surveyed would like to get massages more often but several obstacles prevent them from doing so: lack of time, limited budget, and misconceptions about the use of manual therapy.
The concept of Footprints with its subscription cards is a strategic response to these obstacles .
The concept in a few words
What if we changed our perspective on massage?
I propose a new way to experience well-being: freer, more flexible, more committed. Forget traditional subscriptions or overly rigid prepaid cards. With Empreintes, you enter a different realm.
Each footprint is equivalent to 15 minutes of treatment. You create your experience as you wish: 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour 30 minutes… it's up to you. You define your pace, your regularity, your current needs.
But it's not just a simple time credit. An imprint is a wellness currency, a key that unlocks access to exceptional places, in Paris and beyond: private spas, upscale hotels, Pilates workshops, massages at home or in luxurious salons. You can also use it to purchase skincare products, self-massage equipment, or even healthy meals from carefully selected local partners.
New: Footprints can be used by Egym WellPass and Urban Sport Club members to extend the service time included in their Sport & Wellness subscriptions and unlock all the slots in my booking calendar.
The prints are anonymous: you can give them away, share them.
You can even pay in monthly installments.
It's an invitation to rethink massage. No longer as a rare pleasure or an occasional luxury, but as a true lifestyle habit, simple, affordable and precious.
Meal baskets
Healthy
Enjoy a lunch box with your fingerprints from nearby restaurants, partners of my wellness service.
Cartes d'empreintes | Nombre d'empreintes | Prix de la carte | Prix unitaire de l'empreinte | Tarif avec échéancier mensuel sur 12 mois |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carte d'Empreinte 2H30 | 10 | 200 | 20 | 20 |
Carte d'Empreinte 5 H | 20 | 380 | 19 | 38 |
Carte d'Empreinte 10 H | 40 | 700 | 17.5 | 70 |
Carte d'Empreinte 20h | 80 | 1200 | 15 | 120 |
Services and Experiences with My Footprints
(See the Footprint value for each category)
Customized massage at the clinic
Schedule your sessions freely
40 rue du Faubourg du Temple - 75011 Paris
Face and Body Massage + Sauna and Jacuzzi
14 fingerprints
Hôtel de Noailles - Opéra - Paris 2
Services provided by the Le Nouveau Monde Institute
Between 6 and 12 fingerprints
21 rue d'Argenteuil - 75001 Paris
Massage therapy at Studio des Rois
Between 8 and 12 fingerprints
Paris 16th arrondissement - rue Scheffer - Trocadéro
Massage services at your home
Between 8 and 14 fingerprints
Receive your service directly at home
Private Pilates Reformer lessons - GDS
6 fingerprints
Ground Control Workshop - Paris 2nd arrondissement, Sentier
Fei & HoKaran cosmetic products
from 2 fingerprints
Buy your beauty products using your fingerprints
Healthy meal baskets
from 1 fingerprint
Enjoy a healthy meal basket featuring your fingerprints.
Self-massage articles and tips
from 1 fingerprint
Stylus, massage ball, TheraCane, massage roller, Tiger Balm, etc...
EGYM Wellpass subscribers
from 1 fingerprint
Increase the duration of your services and unlock all my available time slots.
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Urban Sport Club subscribers
from 1 fingerprint
Increase the duration of your services and unlock all my available time slots.
Why get a massage regularly?
This is a question I often hear, especially at the end of a session, when you already feel better:
“Do you think I should have another session? If so, when?”
So I answer you with a smile: if I were a sports coach, and your goal was to see real progress, would you ask the question?
Do you know of any workout that guarantees sculpted, long-lasting abs… in just one session? 😄
The same applies to body care. Any lasting change requires a long-term commitment.
A single massage session, however beneficial, cannot be enough to dislodge pain or tension that has sometimes been present for years.
Think about it:
- You can't do psychoanalysis in one session
One does not become a Buddhist monk through meditation.
No medication cures a patient in a single dose.
Eating healthily once a year is not enough to transform your health
What you experience in your body is the result of your habits, posture, emotions, and lifestyle. Imbalance develops slowly. Harmonization, too, requires time, perseverance, and consistency.
Each person is unique, each journey is different. There is no universal “ideal frequency”, but what is certain is that repetition is beneficial to everyone.
I often advise people suffering from chronic or acute pain to schedule their first few sessions closer together. This sends a strong signal to the body, creates momentum, and promotes a faster return to tissue balance and mobility. Athletes or healthy individuals (with minor ailments) can plan their treatment more flexibly, according to their current needs.
Remember:
A good time spent with friends won't miraculously cure a depressed person!
A single massage session cannot transform a body marked by years of tension.
But step by step, by engaging in this process, you regain control over your well-being.
This is your path, your responsibility, and your body will thank you. The concept of Imprints – my therapeutic routine – is there to support you in this transformation.
It's not a luxury. It's a real gift you're giving yourself.
TESTIMONIALS
I first came to this massage studio because it was relatively close to my office. I went because of persistent lower back pain stemming from an old sports injury. Even after the first session, I felt significant relief: the tension in my lower back decreased considerably, and my overall well-being improved. Since then, I've been coming about once a month to maintain this improvement. I'm completely satisfied with the results. The key is to go regularly for the effects to last. I highly recommend it!
Stanislav K
David is an outstanding therapist, literally.
Severely stiff in my shoulder blade and neck for several months, having gone from physiotherapist to osteopath, using anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and even undergoing a scan, a first session brought me truly unexpected relief. Three additional sessions resulted in complete and lasting release.
I now make regular appointments to release other occasional tension and allow myself to adjust my posture: I've never been in better shape 😊
His method, which focuses on fascia (which he himself developed and refined), coupled with his very advanced knowledge of physiology and Chinese medicine, is unique.
His attentiveness, his listening skills, his finesse, his humility, his humor and his teaching skills give him a presence that is rarely found among support providers of all kinds.
Ten stars and more: a very big thank you David 🌟 🙏🏽
Chloé SH
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Best Value
Full Access Zen Footprint
5
Every month
Unlock all the slots in my calendar / Reserved for USC or Gymlib members
Valid for 12 months
+ 7 day free trial
Open time slots without restrictions via Gymlib and USC
Best Value
Monthly Zen Pass
7.50
Every month
30% immediate discount on each service
Valid for 12 months
+ 7 day free trial
30% discount on my Treatment Card for 1 year
30% discount on paid memberships via USC or Gymlib
Best Value
Zen Frequency
12
Every month
50% off every item. The perfect way to incorporate massage into your routine.
Valid for 12 months
+ 7 day free trial
50% discount on every service on my Treatment Card
Best Value
Map 10 Footprints
20
Every month
2.5 hours of service to use freely
Valid for 10 months
10 sessions of 15 minutes each, totaling 2 hours and 30 minutes of service
That's 80 euros per hour for a massage
Best Value
Map 20 Footprints
37.50
Every month
5 hours of service to use freely
Valid for 10 months
20 sessions of 15 minutes each, totaling 5 hours of service
That's 75 euros per hour for a massage
Best Value
Map 40 Footprints
70
Every month
10 hours of service to use freely
Valid for 10 months
40 Impressions of 15 minutes each, totaling 10 hours of service
That's 70 euros per hour for a massage
Best Value
Map 80 Footprints
100
Every month
20 hours of service to use freely
Valid for 12 months
80 Impressions of 15 minutes each, totaling 20 hours of service
That's 60 euros per hour for a massage
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