What is Swedish massage?

Swedish Massage is the most common type of massage and appeals to a wide range of people. The massage consists of short and long strokes, kneading, vibration, friction and tapotement techniques. It may be applied effectively for general relaxation, sports massage, injury recovery and many other purposes.

Therapeutic Massage Therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the strength of massage therapy in preventing illness and conditions before they develop cannot be overlooked. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute and chronic stages of condition.

Therapeutic Massage is an important part of your health maintenance plan, by:

-reducing or eliminating pain
-improving joint mobility
-improving circulation
-improving immune system functioning
-increasing lymphatic drainage
-reducing depression and anxiety
-reducing tension within muscles
-increasing body awareness

Research shows that Massage can relax muscles, reduce heart rate, lowers blood pressure, decrease fatigue, increase blood circulation and lymph flow, and also improve range of motion.

To get the most out of your therapeutic massage:
- ask questions on things you do not understand
- advise the therapist of your condition so that proper modification of treatment could be made
- let the therapist knows if you are uncomfortable at anytime during the treatment.



Above all, relax and enjoy your massage.