Common Questions
Which treatment would you recommend for my first experience?
For your first time, we suggest trying our Signature treatment. This tailored session provides a complete body and facial stimulation experience, utilizing Ricari's full range of advanced technologies to meet your specific needs and goals.
What do treatments feel like?
Our treatments are designed to provide a deeply relaxing and nourishing experience, without any discomfort, recovery periods, or downtime. Ricari treatments condition skin and tissue via a soothing rhythmic pulsation, compression and rolling action, accompanied in some cases by manual stimulation using essential oils. Restful and meditative, our treatments leave your body feeling lighter, more sculpted and fully restored.
How soon will I see results and how long do they last?
We recognize that the term ‘result’ can mean something different for everyone. For some, it may mean a noticeable change in appearance, while for others, it could be improved athletic performance, better sleep, or reduced pain and stress. Each client's goals and experiences are unique, and we customize our treatments to meet each individual's needs.
It's important to note that lasting results are closely tied to how often we nourish our bodies with treatments and self care, and our regular lifestyle choices including diet, rest, and exercise. We take a holistic approach to our clients' well-being and encourage a lifestyle-oriented approach to ensure ongoing benefits.
Depending on your goals and your definition of result, our specialists can recommend a treatment program that suits you. Most clients experience results after just one session on — often within 24 hours — which continue to develop with repeat treatments booked weekly or monthly.
Are treatments hands-on?
The level of hands-on application varies based on the treatment you choose. All our treatments incorporate the Icoone technology, which is expertly operated by your specialist throughout the session. Treatment heads are gently moved across your body in a soothing, flowing rhythm, ensuring a relaxing experience that is tailored to your needs and preferences.
What do I wear for my appointment?
Your first treatment includes a personal bodysuit that serves as both a sanitation layer and a comfortable interface for our technology. After your initial treatment, you can keep your bodysuit for future appointments. If needed, additional bodysuits are available to purchase for $30 / £20. To wear the bodysuit, simply remove outer clothing and keep your underwear on. For treatments including face stimulation, we provide cleanser and makeup remover to cleanse skin prior to your session.
Why do I need to wear a bodysuit during my treatment?
The bodysuit acts as a second skin, enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment by allowing smoother movement and more targeted application over your body. This added layer ensures the utmost comfort and optimal benefits from our advanced technology.
Do I keep the bodysuit?
Yes, on your first visit, we provide you with a complimentary bodysuit as part of the treatment. This bodysuit is yours to keep and use for all future appointments. If you happen to forget it for future appointments, or would like to purchase an extra suit, there will be an additional charge of $30 / £20.
Can I store my bodysuit at the studio?
Unfortunately we are not able to store used bodysuits at the studio due to health and hygiene restrictions.
Do I need to drink water before my treatment?
We highly recommend drinking water both before and after your treatment. Staying hydrated helps support optimal circulation, lymphatic drainage and enhances the overall benefits of our treatments.
How do I prepare for my treatment?
To ensure you make the most of your treatment, we recommend maintaining proper hydration before and after the session. This aids lymphatic drainage, cellular renewal, and muscular recovery. Water readily available at our studios for your enjoyment. If you're booked for a Face and Body treatment, arriving with clean skin is recommended. In cases where this isn't possible, on-site cleansing and makeup removal products are available for use. For clients with facial hair, we suggest shaving or trimming before your appointment time.
I have sensitive skin, can you accommodate products to suit my skin type?
Absolutely. Prior to your appointment, we gather essential information through our comprehensive health questionnaire to fully understand your needs. During body treatments, no topical products are applied directly to the skin. For treatments including face, we offer a selection of high-quality skincare products that are tailored to suit various skin types. If you have any specific requests or relevant information about your skin sensitivity, please be sure to include these details in your heath questionnaire prior to your appointment time.
When is the best time to book a treatment?
The best time to book a treatment varies depending on your treatment goals, lifestyle, and health history. We always recommended booking an initial treatment and consulting with your specialist, as they can offer a customized treatment program to suit your specific needs. For special events, we often recommend scheduling consecutive treatments a few weeks prior, or a single treatment the day or evening before your event if possible. If you're looking for post-workout recovery or to overcome jet lag, opting for an end-of-day treatment is recommended to support a restful night's sleep. For recovery from surgery, injury, or any medical conditions, it is important to connect directly with your primary healthcare provider before receiving any treatments. For any other questions regarding the best time to book in, our team is readily available to help you decide.
How often should I have a treatment?
For optimal results and ongoing benefits, we advise an accelerated program of 8-12 treatments across three to six weeks, followed by monthly or bi-weekly treatments for maintained benefits.
Can I schedule treatments consecutively or should I have a break in between?
One advantage of our treatments lies in their natural approach; no downtime or break is required, allowing for back-to-back or daily treatments.
I am attending an event and I want to look and feel my best. When is the best time to book an appointment?
For a single appointment, we suggest booking the day before your event. This timing provides your body with ample opportunity to experience the advantages of improved blood flow, lymphatic circulation, collagen production, and muscle recovery. For even greater benefits, consider an accelerated series of one to two treatments per week in the months leading up to your event.
I am pregnant, is it safe for me to have a treatment?
Our Body Focus or Essential treatments are safe after the first trimester during pregnancy. We advise consulting with your primary healthcare provider before proceeding with any treatments, as our specialists are not medical professionals.
How soon after giving birth can I schedule a treatment?
You can enjoy any Ricari treatment six weeks after giving birth, with clearance from your primary healthcare provider.
Is it safe to have a treatment while breastfeeding?
Yes, you can enjoy any Ricari treatments while breastfeeding. As with pregnant clients, we advise consulting your primary healthcare provider before scheduling any treatments while breastfeeding.
Are treatments suitable for men?
Absolutely, our treatments offer exceptional benefits for recovery, well-being, and anti-aging, making them suitable for all genders and body types, including men.
Do Ricari treatments enhance lymphatic drainage and reduce inflammation?
Absolutely, our treatments are designed to improve lymphatic drainage and alleviate inflammation. Our Icoone technology mimics thousands of miniature massaging actions, delivering up to 21,600 microstimulations per minute, while Ballancer Pro technology features rhythmic air compression, mimicking manual drainage techniques to further enhance lymphatic circulation. Our combined technologies condition deep tissues, awaken capillary action, activate the parasympathetic nervous system, and flush the lymphatic system. The increased inner mobility encourages the return of lymph to the bloodstream, thus reducing inflammation and enhancing vitality.
Can Ricari treatments aid in the recovery from muscular pains?
Our technology offers benefits for a range of pains, including lower back pain, neck pain, sciatic nerve pain, fibromyalgia, and more. By renewing cellular vitality, reducing inflammation, and increasing blood and oxygen to the targeted area, our treatments contribute to healing damaged tissue. Conditioning connective tissue provides both immediate relief and aids in ongoing recovery of muscle and joint well-being and functionality.
What beauty benefits do your treatments offer?
Our treatments provide deep and effective stimulation of connective tissue, enhancing metabolic exchange, increasing fluid mobility, and improving cellular activity. By naturally stimulating the body's anti-aging and recovery systems, clients experience a wide array of beauty benefits. These include sculpting effects on both the body and face, cellulite reduction, skin toning, brightening, and reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, and under-eye bags. Additionally, our treatments help alleviate fluid retention and bloating, providing a sense of lightness and a more contoured appearance. All treatments are tailored towards the specific needs and focus areas each client would like to address. To learn more about beauty benefits, our team is available to answer your questions.
I am a cancer patient. Am I able to receive a Ricari treatment?
Ricari treatments are subject to your diagnosis and any ongoing treatment plans. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider for approval before reaching out to us to discuss suitable treatment options, if applicable.
Will treatments help my medical condition?
Ricari specialists are not medical doctors and cannot diagnose or treat medical conditions. However, clients have found our treatments beneficial in supporting and relieving symptoms experienced from various medical conditions such as IBS, endometriosis, PCOS, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, arthritis, neurodegenerative conditions, lymphedema, venous insufficiency, anxiety, depression, and more. We recommend consulting with your primary healthcare provider before receiving any treatments to address medical conditions.
Do treatments assist post-op healing? How soon can I receive a treatment?
Boosting bloodflow and lymphatic circulation post op is incredibly beneficial in supporting the body’s natural healing process, particularly if your surgery prohibits exercise and regular movement. We recommend consulting with your surgeon and primary healthcare provider to determine how soon after surgery you are able to receive any treatments.
