In Greece we have a long heritage in Massage stretching back to the ancient times.

In ancient Greece massage was widely performed as a method for improving health and achieving well- being. Homer in Iliad and Odyssey describes the massage ritual that the Greek warriors and heroes conducted after the battle to heal the wounds and relax their sore muscles. In Odyssey when Odysseus arrived at Corfu Island, he received an aromatic massage to soothe away the discomfort of his long and wary travel.

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, was the first westerner that studied and described the benefits of massage. He also combined massage techniques with the application of suction cups made from animal horns.

Ancient Greeks used mostly olive oil for massage, due to its ant inflammatory and healing properties. Also, they combined olive oil with essential oils from different plant and herbs.

All this wisdom managed to survive through time by passing from one generation to another. Nowadays, massage is performed all over Greece in hotels, resorts, spas, etc.

At Malasso we innovate by aligning all these Greek elements with massage and wellness, creating a unique and authentic experience for our guest.