Swedish Massage
The term ‘Swedish massage’ is generally a term applied to a variety of techniques designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them, rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.
Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions.
The usual sequence of techniques are:
- Effleurage: gentle stroking with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips
- Petrissage: kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers
- Friction: circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers
- Vibration: oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
- Hacking: light slaps or karate-style chops
What is the purpose of Swedish massage?
The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Massage helps flush the tissues of harmful deposits such as lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes – improving recovery time from muscular strain.
Swedish massage also stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable, and stimulates the skin and sooth the nervous system at the same time.
What are the benefits of Swedish massage?
Swedish massage not only feels exceptionally good, but is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, circulation, and promotes our general health and wellbeing. As a treatment it helps reduce stress, both emotional and physical, and is often suggested in a program for stress management.
£20 30 minutes Back Massage (£22 with Aromatherapy oils)
£32 1 hour Full Body Massage (£35 with Aromatherapy oils)
