Swedish Massage

What is Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage helps us to relax and can help ease aches and pains. It helps trigger the release of the body's natural painkillers and gives a general sense of contentment

Can everyone enjoy massage?

Massage is suitable for most adults but there are certain conditions where you should avoid massage. To ensure the continued well-being of clients, all treatments begin with a consultation, which enables your therapist to make massage is right for you. In some instances your doctors permission may be required before treatments can commence, for example, if you have high blood pressure. An individual confidential record card will be kept with any relevant notes for future treatments.

What happens during a massage?

Typically, a full body massage lasts for approximately an hour. During the treatment, towels will be used to ensure your modesty. Your therapist may use oils, creams or talc during the massage. These can help nourish the skin, and allow a fluid, free-flowing massage. The use of flowing strokes at the beginning of the massage helps to sooth and relax you, then the massage movements are fast and rhythmic these effects tend to be very warming and invigorating, increasing circulation and feelings of well-being.

Your body responds to a massage in two main ways. Firstly, there is a physical effect on your body; for example, by helping to reduce muscle stiffness, or by helping to increase joint mobility. Then there are psychological benefits too - such as improving self-esteem. Overall, a massage helps you to relax and unwind, which makes it an ideal antidote to today's stressful lifestyles!

After your treatment

To gain maximum benefit from your massage, try to rest afterwards - this helps your body's natural healing process, and you can enjoy the relaxing effects of the massage, too.

Drink lots of water, this helps flush away toxins. Try to avoid alcohol and tobacco for at least 24 hours.

Benefits of massage

• Enhanced feelings of relaxation and contentment
• Relief from pain, e.g. headaches and back pain, and from stress and tension
• The release of endorphins, the body's feel good hormones
• Improved blood and lymph circulation
• Increased energy levels and feelings of vitality
• Injury recovery
• A general sense of health and well-being