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Koru Touch

Sensual Artist/Body Sugaring & Grooming, Massage, Facials

(704) 450-8928
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About Gregory Cartwright

Based in: · Statesville, NC

Offering: · Therapeutic Massage; · Incalls

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Hours today: · 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Techniques: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Esalen, Body trimming, Body Electric, Sports, Reflexology, Acupressure, Shaving, Body scrubs, Facials, Mud treatments, Shiatsu, Thai, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic

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I have mastered Body Sugaring, and ritual treatments used abroad, as well as Thai Massage, Esalen work, and comprehensive medical massage. I have honed my craft, exude passion, and give of myself, to enrich your well being and state of mind. I look forward to being your caretaker. Come experience a sensualist sharing some serenity.

Date: May 04, 2012 By: Justin in Charlotte, NC

“Greg actually didn't massage me, but did some sugaring.

I was a little apprehensive about it (lots of private bits there), but he was incredibly professional, and put me at my ease.

He talked through the entire process, and suggested follow actions I should take to reduce any issues.

I was also VERY surpised at how inexpensive it was. The reality was that I expecting a higher cost, but becuase he was efficient, he didn't charge me extra (that is, he charged for the time worked, not the time we agreed was the likely amount).

He was actually pretty witty during the session, which helped me get over any bosy issues I was having.

Statesville is quite a distance from Charlotte (where I live), but I took the chance, and drove 60 miles each way. I'm glad I did.

Very pleased - I'll be back for follow-up treatments without a doubt.”

Number of appointments: 1

Most recent appt.: May 4, 2012, in Statesville, NC (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 75 minutes/60 minutes

Technical details: Light pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 4 / 5

Date: Jan. 11, 2012 By: Charles in New York, NY

“Gregory is a real master at his craft. I first went to him for some hair removal he spent time with me to explain the process of sugaring and the experience was, in short delightful and not at all painful. I also booked a massage and told him I liked a deep massage. He is a big strong man and really worked on my knots and problem spots. But all the while checking that everything was OK and that the pressure was what I wanted. His place is immacualte and after the massage I had time to return to the real world before heading home. All said a good experience and I am so sad he has left NY. North Carolina is lucky indeed.”

Number of appointments: 2

Most recent appt.: Aug. 5, 2010, in New York, NY (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 90 minutes/90 minutes

Technical details: Oil used; Extra deep pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Jan. 08, 2012 By: Steve in Statesville, NC

“Greg was very flexible with my changing schedule which I was very thankful for.
Considering all of his experience and training, Statesville is so lucky to have had him settle there.
I've had a number of massages over the years and I have to say there's likely no one who has his skill. I can't wait to return for another massage and my first time with sugaring/grooming.”

Number of appointments: 1

Most recent appt.: Jan. 5, 2012, in Statesville, NC (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 90 minutes/90 minutes

Technical details: Cream used; Deep pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Dec. 10, 2011 By: Frank in Asheville, NC

“I have been going for massage therapy for years and have finally found a true master, Greg Cartwright. He was able to find my trouble spots through intuition. Rather than try to pound them out, he worked through the problems with a variety of pressures and movements. What could have been very painful was actually quite pleasurable. I left feeling great and still feel the benefits of the massage a full week later.

Although it wasn't planned, I felt so good after the massage I had a body treament and some sugaring. I had never been sugared before and was very surprised at how, relative to waxing, painless it is. The results are spectacular, with smooth skin that is baby soft.

Greg is very professional in his approach but also friendly and calming. It is never easy seeing a new therapist but Greg immediately put me at ease with his demeanor. He also explalned everything he was doing which was great. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking massage or hair removal.”

Number of appointments: 2

Most recent appt.: Dec. 7, 2011, in Statesville, NC (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 90 minutes/105 minutes

Technical details: Oil used; Wide range pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 4.5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Dec. 07, 2011 By: mrubane in Mooresville, NC

“I contacted Greg for "sugaring", a technique similar to waxing, but, one that is much less damaging to the skin with far superior results. Greg was knowledgeable, kind, funny and his studio was clean and the atmosphere was very relaxing. It was a wonderful experience with a very nice young man.”

Number of appointments: 1

Most recent appt.: Dec. 6, 2011, in Statesville, NC (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 60 minutes/60 minutes

Technical details: Light pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Dec. 06, 2011 By: Stan in Mooresville, NC

“It was the best massage I have ever had. Would for sure do it again. Gregory is a very nice guy and makes you feel relaxed at his place. Also had him to remove the hair from my back and he did a great job.”

Number of appointments: 2

Most recent appt.: Dec. 2, 2011, in Statesville, NC (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 60 minutes/60 minutes

Technical details: Oil used; Medium pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Dec. 05, 2011 By: Ali in Elizabeth City, NC

“Greg gave me one of the most amazing massages. He found my tender spots and he thoroughly worked on them. He was kind and re-assuring. His professionalism gave me confidence in his abilities and made me comfortable in his spa.”

Number of appointments: 1

Most recent appt.: Dec. 3, 2011, in Statesville, NC (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 60 minutes/60 minutes

Technical details: Deep pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 4 / 5

Date: Nov. 28, 2011 By: atty bill in Statesville, NC

“I went to Greg for Sugaring and trimming of body hair. Greg did an excellant job. Baby smooth and trimmed in all the right places. I'm glad there's a local professional I can depend on. Greg made me completely comfortable and educated me along the way. The results exceeded my expectations. NYC will miss his talent. Their loss is our gain. I highly recommend him.”

Number of appointments: 1

Most recent appt.: Nov. 28, 2011, in Statesville, NC (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 45 minutes/45 minutes

Technical details: Oil used; Wide range pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 27, 2011 By: K. Morgan in New York, NY

“I have been a client of Greg's for many years in NYC; massage, facials, sugaring, etc. and have always had an excellent experience and excellent results. Greg is a professional who immediately puts one at ease. We are going to miss Greg in NYC. Our loss is NCs gain (and we hope Greg comes back to visit NYC often). Enjoy!”

Number of appointments: 5

Most recent appt.: Nov. 8, 2011, in New York, NY (outcall)

Time booked/actual duration: 90 minutes/90 minutes

Technical details: Lotion used; Wide range pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 22, 2011 By: Jeffrey James Keyes in New York, NY

“A lot of gay men have done just about everything, right? Well, ever been sugared? I was running around shopping for a few last minute things for a beach vacation when I ran into my friend Michael. I was complaining that I still needed to get a haircut and waxing before hitting the beach. Michael’s eyes lit up when I said “waxing.” He asked if I had ever been “sugared.”

I was intrigued; I hadn’t seen Michael in ages, what sort of kinky thing is he into, now? “They’ll get your back, crack, & sack, you’ll leave feeling like a million bucks,” my friend exclaimed. “I typically just get my back and shoulders done,” I responded, modestly. But he urged me to give it a whirl and pointed me in the direction of Koru Touch to “get sugared.”

I arrived at Koru Touch not knowing what to expect. An adorable puppy, Bhutan, greeted me the front door of the spa. I can’t help myself from petting every dog I see, and immediately became BFF with Bhutan. When I looked up, Gregory Cartwright (aka Master of the Sugar) was standing above me. Gregory is a total sight sore eyes. My hands immediately got clammy as I thought about this Greek God removing excess hair from my back, crack, & sack. He quickly put me at ease as we walked back to the room where I was to pop my sugar cherry.

I felt like a prudish Victorian housewife as I took off my petticoat jeans and T-shirt while Gregory gave me a bit of the story of how he came to work with sugar. Cartwright lived with the Royal Family of Turkey in London where he was first exposed to the practice. The family grandmother was raised in the Dalmache palace in Istanbul and used to boil sugar and refined it into paste to use for body grooming. Cartwright later trained as a pastry chef and had a successful career in London and New York. He decided to diversify his portfolio by studying as a massage therapist, becoming certified in Shiatsu, Swedish, Thai, and sports massage. He decided combine his knowledge of working with sugar and massage by opening Koru Touch.

I kept imagining Gregory with a red spatula spreading buttercream frosting all over my back. I think he could tell I was a nervous and slightly body conscious so he sat down beside me and showed me the sugar he was going to use for the treatment. I suddenly felt like I was in a classroom listening to a brilliant show and tell. Gregory’s sugar is a 98° paste that is molded onto the body and hair. “The sugar removes the hair, root, follicle, and any dead skin that might be surrounding it,” he explained. Wax is more aggressive, and can make the skin break out whereas sugaring makes the body soft as a baby’s behind. He demonstrated on part of my leg and showed me where the hair follicle is removed. I realized that had I just gone in for a routine waxing the treatment would already be over but my back would be throbbing in pain.

I felt completely relaxed as Gregory started the treatment. Despite some slightly painful moments of the treatment (you can imagine), I enjoyed every moment of it. I found out Gregory used to spend a few months out of every year traveling with his massage table and chef tools. We reminisced and compared notes on trips to New Zealand and Croatia and gossiped about yoga studios, restaurants we love, and great shows we had seen. When our 75-minute session was over Gregory patted me on the back and let me know I was officially “porn star smooth,” just in case I run into Michael Lucas on my vacation. I looked down and started to giggle. I took a shower and ran my hand across my shoulder, wondering when I had ever felt my skin so smooth. I didn’t want to leave the spa, so I asked the receptionist if would be possible to stay and get a Swedish massage. One gorgeous LMT had a half hour before his next appointment and sent me off with a half hour sports massage to write home about. I patted Bhutan on my way out. I left Koru Touch not only ready for the islands, but somehow more ready to face the world.”

Number of appointments: 1

Most recent appt.: Oct. 31, 2011, in New York, NY (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 120 minutes/120 minutes

Technical details: Oil used; Medium pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 14, 2011 By: Daniel Sanchez in Middlebury, CT

“I have been going to Greg for body sugaring for over two years. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, sugaring is a method of hair removal in which a warm sugar paste is rubbed onto the body and then removed quickly, pulling the hair out from the root. Before I met Greg and discovered the sugaring technique I was accustomed to waxing. Unfortunately, waxing caused me great irritation, breakouts, and many ingrowns. I find that sugaring, by contrast, removes the hair with much less discomfort, and I don't experience breakouts or as many ingrowns, and I am hair free for a longer period of time! In addition, the sugar acts as a natural exfoliant, leaving my skin extremely smooth. Greg is amazing at employing this technique. Not only does he do a thorough job, but he is extremely gentle and professional. I've also been to Greg for fantastic body scrubs and incredibly relaxing massages. He is a true professional!”

Number of appointments: 6

Most recent appt.: Nov. 12, 2011, in New York, NY (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 90 minutes/90 minutes

Technical details: Lotion used; Deep pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 13, 2011 By: Kevin in New York, NY

“I have been going to Greg for about a year for both massage and hair removal. Greg uses a processing called "sugaring" for the hair removal. Not many people know how to do this and if they do, they don't do it like Greg. Each time I've had the sugaring treatment the hair grows back finer and easier to be removed. NY's loss is NC's gain. Wish he wasn't moving but I wish him the best!”

Number of appointments: 4

Most recent appt.: Nov. 9, 2011, in New York, NY (outcall)

Time booked/actual duration: 60 minutes/60 minutes

Technical details: Lotion used; Medium pressure

OVERALL RATING: (4.5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 10, 2011 By: John in New York, NY

“I have seen Greg over the last year mainly for sugaring, but also for massage. He is excellent at handling a very delicate process, professionally and with grace and humor for great and lasting results. He also gives an amazing, relaxing massage. It takes a very talented masseur to combine strength and sensitivity. Greg gives you the best of both”

Number of appointments: 3

Most recent appt.: Nov. 10, 2011, in New York, NY (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 30 minutes/30 minutes

Technical details: Deep pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 09, 2011 By: hndsmnewyorker in New York, NY

“I have been going to see Greg for about 2 years now and each experinace has been better than the one before. A complete professional who has always given me amazing massages.I work hard,workout and at times am very sore.Greg does a great deep tissue massage that wipes out all the kniks in my body.I will miss him very much.”

Number of appointments: 3

Most recent appt.: Nov. 8, 2011, in New York, NY (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 60 minutes/60 minutes

Technical details: Lotion used; Medium to deep pressure

OVERALL RATING: (4.5 out of 5)

Technical: 4 / 5 | Comfort: 4.5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 04, 2011 By: Don in New York, NY

“I went to Gregory for the first time few months ago and his presence was amazing I am very particular as to who gives me a massage , being a massage therapist myself and Gregory lives up to my standards. His energy and technique are incredible, I wanted a deep tissue and it was just what I needed . Gregory is an amazing massage therapist, you wont be disappointed .”

Number of appointments: 2

Most recent appt.: Nov. 4, 2011, in New York, NY (incall)

Time booked/actual duration: 90 minutes/90 minutes

Technical details: Oil used; Deep pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Nov. 03, 2011 By: Harlee in Forest Hills, NY

“I am so going to miss Greg with his move to NC. I have been seeing him for 5 plus years and he is terrific. I see him about once every 5 weeks for sugaring. He is an expert in this field and has mastered the art. Not only is he great at what he does but his caring, gentle manner makes you feel so relaxed and comfortable. I will truly miss him and might have to make a trip down to NC every 5 weeks for an appt. with him.”

Number of appointments: 6

Most recent appt.: Nov. 1, 2011, in New York, NY (outcall)

Time booked/actual duration: 45 minutes/45 minutes

Technical details: Medium pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

Date: Oct. 31, 2011 By: Adam K in Miami Beach, FL

“I have been seeing Greg for almost 10 years in NYC for massages, sugaring (highly recommended), facials and brows and ear waxing. When I moved from NYC to Miami about a year ago, I still flew into NYC monthly to see Greg. I am so sorry that NYC will be losing Greg as he moved to NC. The relaxing environment that Greg creates, is only topped by his amazing love and devotion to his work. I have always left Greg with a refreshing and relaxed experience and have no doubt that I will be making trips to NC to continue seeing him. All of you in NC should consider yourselves very lucky to have such an amazing talent down there.”

Number of appointments: 6

Most recent appt.: Oct. 22, 2011, in New York, NY (outcall)

Time booked/actual duration: 60 minutes/60 minutes

Technical details: Wide range pressure

OVERALL RATING: (5 out of 5)

Technical: 5 / 5 | Comfort: 5 / 5 | Ambiance: 5 / 5

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