Pressotherapy
A sequential compression of the legs, lying down, which supports venous return.
What is pressotherapy?
Pressotherapy uses inflatable boots that fill with air section by section, from the ankle towards the top of the leg.
This rhythmic pressure supports return circulation, both venous and lymphatic. You stay lying down: the treatment requires no effort.
How a session unfolds
From twenty to thirty minutes depending on the programme.
- The first time, an assessment comes before the session: together we look at what you are feeling.
- You lie down, and the practitioner fits the boots.
- The programme starts. The sections inflate one after another, from the bottom up.
- The sensation is that of a firm, steady massage. The intensity is adjusted.
- Drinking water after the session is advised.
On which areas
- LegsThe main area.
- AbdomenDepending on the programme and the device.
- ArmsDepending on the programme and the device.
What this treatment aims for
- The feeling of heavy legs.
- Water retention.
- Recovery after exercise.
- A time of complete rest: the treatment is received without doing anything.
I particularly like pressotherapy for people who feel heavy legs or water retention, but also after exercise, to support recovery. It is a very comfortable treatment that lets you take care of yourself while enjoying a real moment of relaxation.
This treatment, or another?
Three of our treatments support venous and lymphatic return.
| Treatment | The technique | What it works on | Choose it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressotherapy | Inflatable boots, rhythmic pressure | Return circulation, with no manual intervention | You are looking for the same action, lying down and passive |
| Lymphatic massage | Very light manual movements | Lymphatic circulation | It is swelling and water retention |
| Japanese sauna (Vital Dôme) | Infrared heat, no contact | The whole body, through perspiration | You want to work the whole body while relaxing |
Effects, precautions and contraindications
The pressure is firm and regular, never painful. It is adjusted during the session.
This list does not replace medical advice. If in doubt, speak to your doctor before booking, and tell us about any ongoing treatment during the assessment.
This treatment is not carried out in the following cases
- Phlebitis or thrombosis
- Significant cardiovascular problems
- Acute infection
- An open wound on the area
This treatment combines
This treatment combines with others to form a protocol. Here is what each combination brings.
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Pressotherapy Japanese sauna (Vital Dôme)
A complementarity around drainage.
What this treatment costs
Single session or course: the assessment helps you choose the option that suits you.
Prices in effect since September 2026.
Pressotherapy
- 1 session
- 40 €
- 3 sessions
- 100 €
- 6 sessions
- 180 €
Where to have this treatment
- Paris 16th 31 rue de la Tour, 75116 Paris
- Neuilly-sur-Seine 20-26 boulevard du Parc, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
- Levallois-Perret 5 avenue de l'Europe, 92300 Levallois-Perret
- Riviera, Beausoleil 33 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 06240 Beausoleil
Frequently asked questions
Is there anything to do during the session?
No. You stay lying down and the programme works on its own.
Pressotherapy or manual drainage?
Both support return circulation. Pressotherapy is passive and regular; manual drainage is done by hand and is adjusted to what you feel. The table above sets out the choice.
Can it be done after exercise?
Yes, and it is in fact one of its most common uses, to support recovery.
Written and reviewed by Megan, founder of Maison Minceur · Updated on 15 September 2026
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