Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is perfect for relieving tense, sore muscles, increasing circulation, promoting clarity of mind and providing the body with a feeling of total relaxation!

As a client you will be greeted with a warm, comfortable environment that promotes relaxation the moment you step into my studios. We will have a brief discussion based on information you provide pertaining to your health and your goals for the session. the sessions are designed around your needs and comfort, and every client's session is uniquely fitted to that individual.

You will asked to disrobe in private -- to your comfort level -- get onto the massage table and cover yourself with a sheet and blanket. Only the body areas we have agreed upon will be uncovered for massage. My session are design around your needs and comfort, both physical and emotional.

For the best results we highly encourage sessions that are 60 to 90 minutes in length to truly experience one of best total relaxation states you have ever been in before.

Swedish massage is the foundation for many types of massage and was developed as a part of gymnastics, focusing on the body and the effect of massage on the body. In Swedish massage the goal is to relieve pain and to increase mobility in specific muscles and joints. Techniques used in Swedish massage can range from gliding strokes over the body to kneading and friction use on the muscles. Percussion and vibration techniques can be used for tissue stimulation and to increase blood flow. All are tools to break up muscle adhesions and to relieve tension in the body.

A Swedish massage session may include a combination of techniques that can be slow and gentle in nature, emphasizing nurturing and empathy, or may be deeper and quicker for a more revitalizing session of Deep Tissue or Therapeutic touch.

Therapeutic touch is used to relieve chronic and subacute muscular tension and to loosen scar tissue. It can restore range of motion, promote flexibility and realign postural balance. Techniques used in therapeutic touch may include accessing underlying muscles through deep tissue work, trigger point and myofascial release as well as active or passive stretching to lengthen shortened muscles.

One of our primary beliefs is to treat the body as 3-D object, not just a flat plane. Many of the strokes go under the body, along the sides and utilize gravity and traction to gain tissue release. We combine long, flowing stokes over the body with kneading, rolling and friction techniques. All of these strokes flow towards the heart to improve circulation throughout the body

Swedish massage is done on the skin with oil, gel or lotions. Aromatherapy with scented oils like lavender and peppermint, can also be used to enhance your relaxation experience. All of these techniques are combined to create a session that has been described by some of our clients as awesome and heavenly!

Call for an appointment to experience what a nurturing massage can provide for you!

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