The Venik Oak Leaf Massage
Experience the most revered, ancient tradition of the Russian bathhouse. The Platza is a highly therapeutic treatment performed directly inside the intense, 190-degree heat of the Banya. Our specialists utilize "Veniks"—fragrant bundles of oak, birch, or eucalyptus leaves that have been steeped in warm water—to vigorously massage and lash the body.
While the whipping motion might sound intense, the softened leaves create a brilliant, heated massage that draws heat deep into your core. The Venik leaves release essential oils that act as a strong anti-inflammatory agent, transforming oily skin, aggressively flushing out toxins through heavy perspiration, and dramatically improving skin elasticity. It is an exhilarating, full-body awakening.
