Swedish massage
Although it's not actually from Sweden (it's a long story), Swedish massage is the name given to the most popular type of massage treatment given around the world, which involves a series of key strokes and movements which help the body to loosen and relax.
Who might benefit?
Most typically, the following types of people get the most out of Swedish massage:
People who regularly get anxious, sad or depressed
With a lighter, more careful touch, your therapist can focus their attention on helping to guide you through a relaxing journey and giving you peace.
People who are having a rough time and need positive energy
When you're all wound up because you've needed to continuously act, it can end in burnout. Swedish massage is a great way to lower your energy and calm down so you can get back to battling away and enjoying yourself.
People who need help focusing their attention
In this world, we're constantly bombarded with stimuli, and focusing on one thing at a time can be hard. Drawing your attention to the feeling of receiving a massage will help you to clear your mind and regain your ability to focus.
People who would like an extra boost of energy
If you're feeling a little sluggish, it could be because your body hasn't been circulating well. A massage will naturally improve your circulation and help you to feel energised.
Our treatment process
Before your treatment
When you enter, you'll be greeted by one of our friendly massage therapists, who will sit you down and ask some questions about your mental and physical health. They'll ask if you have any medical conditions that could affect your treatment and if there are any special goals you have. Then, they will make recommendations for what they suggest will be the right treatment for you and if you are happy with those, the treatment will begin. Your therapist will leave the room for you to remove your overwear and lie on the massage table, then cover yourself with the sheet provided.
During your treatment
Your therapist will return to the room and begin the treatment. Swedish massage involves using 5 key strokes: effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and stretching. Effleurage is a smooth, gliding stroke used to warm up the muscles and prepare them for the next strokes. Petrissage is a kneading stroke used to break down knots and relieve tension. Tapotement is a light, tapping stroke used to stimulate the muscles. Friction is a deep, circular stroke used to release adhesions and Scar tissue. Stretching is a gentle pulling stroke that is used to lengthen the muscles. You may notice your therapist employing these. Once the treatment is complete, your therapist will let you know and leave the room to put back on your overwear.
After your treatment
Your therapist will return to the room again and explain the areas they worked on during the treatment and give you an understanding of how it will cause you to feel over the next few hours and days.
Leaving the studio
Leaving the massage studio, we encourage you to drink plenty of water for the rest of the day and not do anything too strenuous for the rest of the day.
Conclusion
We hope this has given you a better understanding of Swedish massage and how it can help you. If you would like to book in with one of our therapists, click here.