Swedish Massage
Designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. The techniques used in a Swedish massage are Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Vibration, Percussion, and passive and active movements.
Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and the metabolic wastes.
Used for pain management
Improves circulation
Helps client recover from injury
Can decrease levels of depression and anxiety
Deep Tissue
The strokes used in a deep tissue massage are similar to those in a Swedish massage the only difference is the pressure used and deep tissue incorporates cross grain strokes.
Benefits of deep tissue:
Stress relief
Reduced chronic pain
Increased blood flow
Lowered blood pressure
Break up scar tissue
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stones are added to your massage to increase relaxation levels and help relieve muscles
Benefits of hot stone:
Promotes deep muscle relaxation
Improves circulation
Releases toxins
Prenatal Massage
Benefits of pregnancy massage:
Decrease stress levels
Reduce swelling in the extremities
Helps relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints
***Not recommended in the first trimester