Swedish Massage

The Swedish Massage is typically used to calm and relax the client. Using long, sweeping strokes, our main goal in this type of session is to increase blood flow and relaxation in their client while decreasing general muscle tension. Perfect for clients who don’t have a specific area of pain but rather are seeking relief from stress, insomnia, depression and anxiety, or full body aches.

The four common strokes of Swedish massage are:

Effleurage – long, smooth strokes for increasing circulation and relaxing soft tissue.
Petrissage – squeezing, kneading and rolling of muscles.
Friction – deep circular motions to assist with fiber separation and dissolving scar tissue.
Tapotement – percussion done with alternating taps of the hands, fingers, side of the hands, palms or fists creating a very energizing feeling and is for best cellular regeneration on a deep level.