Swedish Massage

Known as a “classic massage” in many countries, the Swedish massage is the best known and most widely practiced type of massage therapy. There are a variety of techniques used in Swedish massage; strokes are applied by the hands and palms. The main goal of Swedish massage is to calm the body and mind, and lightly release muscle tension. A combination of firm and lighter strokes are applied to the body with the goal of relaxing the muscle tissues and increasing blood flow to the heart. Just about anyone can benefit from a Swedish massage. Research has shown Swedish massage can lower blood pressure, improve mood disorders, help with pain reduction, reduce general anxiety symptoms, and improve sleep.