Swedish Massage is one of the more ‘classic’ forms of massage delivering a treatment which can be either relaxing or stimulating. Different techniques such as ‘cupping’, ‘tapping’ and ‘hacking’ assist in easing muscular tension, knots and nodules whilst longer sweeping movements help relax and encourage circulation and lymphatic flow. As the body is encouraged to release toxins which have built up in tension areas, healing can take place and energy can move more freely, allowing greater mobility of joints and easing muscular pain.
Benefits for you…
- Greater increased mobility
- Muscle tightness is released helping to soothe aches and pains
- Encourages lymphatic drainage, helping to remove fluid which becomes trapped and clogged in areas of the body
- Encourages better blood circulation, assisting in nourishing our body with vital oxygen and nutrients to improve healing
- Reduces stress hormones and releases ‘serotonin’ which helps to make us ‘feel good’ and less anxious
- Aids in helping to improve the immune system helping to prevent colds and flu etc
- Mental stress is eased helping to combat a wide range of stress related conditions such as IBS, insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression etc
What to Expect…
A consultation about your overall health and well-being is done through the online booking form or over the phone if you prefer. For your Swedish massage you will need to remove jewellery and clothing except underwear. If your hair is long, you may need to tie it back out the way. Please be reassured, your modesty and comfort will be maintained at all times. The full Swedish massage will be carried out on a couch and you will be covered with towels to expose only the area being worked upon. By lying face down, the massage begins on the back, upper shoulders and neck, backs of upper and lower legs. You will then be asked to roll over onto your back and we will begin the massage treatment to the upper, lower legs and feet, arms and hands, stomach (this can be omitted if you prefer), décolleté and finishing with a head and scalp massage if you wish. The massage can be adapted to meet your specific needs which we can discuss during consultation.
