Swedish Massage
About Swedish Massage
The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.
Swedish Massage was developed in the 1700's by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling.
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.
Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.
Swedish Massage Techniques
Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions.
- The usually sequence of techniques are:
- Effleurage: Gliding strokes 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
- Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping
- Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching
Benefits of Swedish Massage
Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.
Swedish Massage
The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas.
Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago. The word Ayurveda is made from two Sanskrit roots "Ayu" which mean life and "Veda" which means knowledge, therefore Ayurveda means the knowledge of life.
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage is the ultimate therapeutic and popular massage of the head, neck, shoulders & face. This traditional & effective massage is excellent for relieving stress and also promotes relaxation.
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage has powerful cleansing, relaxing, pain relieving and immunological effects. In its manual form, it is a gentle, flowing, rhythmic massage.
Hot Stone Massage
This deep massage technique involves the use of smooth black basalt volcanic stones, (known for their heat absorbing properties), which are pre-heated in water, to a safe but effective temperature prior to your treatment.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy massage is an ultimately relaxing and luxuriously pampering treatment, unique by use of specially blended essential oils, combined into a healing and balancing mixture of positive feelings just for you.
Eva is a wonderful. She not only helps to relieve stress but also heals. On a business trip recently, I injured my neck. One session with Eva ended the problem. I always leave a session with Eva feeling much better than when I came in.
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