Everyone can benefit from a therapeutic massage treatment, as a preventative measure to maintain good health or to help with a specific problem. Swedish Massage, one of the most common and effective forms of massage treatment, is not only a relaxing treat; it can be used as a preventative treatment to maintain good health or can be used as a treatment for a specific health problem.

A Swedish massage aids relaxation whilst ensuring you are giving your body and mind care. Much the same as how regular exercise promotes good health, massage benefits all the various systems in the body, promoting mental as well as physical wellness in a variety of ways. The techniques used comprises of light to firm gliding strokes, integrated with stretching and ranging of the joints to promote relaxation through the release of muscle tension. The techniques used also helps improve circulation and in turn releases built up toxins from your body which will promote wellness and reduce stress.

Massage is considered by some as one of the oldest natural therapies in existence today however, specific massage styles were not identified until the 1800’s. Swedish massage was developed to include five core techniques:

Effleurage - Long, gliding strokes.

Petrissage - Kneading of the muscles.

Friction - Firm, circular rubbing motions.

Tapotement - Tapping or percussive movements.

Vibration - Shaking particular of muscles.