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What is Swedish Massage Therapy?

Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
A study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and published in The New York Times, found that volunteers who received a 45-minute Swedish massage experienced significant decreases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol, as well as arginine vasopressin-a hormone that can lead to increases in cortisol. Volunteers also had increases in the number of lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the immune system, and a boost in the immune cells that may help fight colds and the flu.

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Which Massage is for you?

Swedish massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize you.

Deep massage. This massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries.

Sports massage. This is similar to Swedish massage, but it's geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries.

Trigger point massage. This massage focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.

Aromatherapy massage ideal for pain relief, relaxation of tired and stressed muscles, improvement of blood and lymph circulation, control of blood pressure, relief of painful menstruation, toxin removal, cellulite prevention and/or removal and improvement of skin texture, relief of intestinal and digestive problems, strengthening the immune system, stress and anxiety control, strengthening the nervous system, combating negative feelings and general physical and mental revitalization.

one of my client relaxing after her massage

Massage Therapy can improve all of the issues listed below

Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Depression
Digestive disorders
Fatigue and low energy
Frozen shoulder
Gastrointestinal disorders
Headaches and migraines
Insomnia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Joint pain, sprains or stiffness
Lower back pain
Muscle tension and strains
Postural imbalance
Scoliosis
Skin conditions
Sports injuries
Stress
Sciatica
Water retention

Everyone can benefit from a therapeutic massage treatment, as a preventative measure to maintain good health or to help with a specific problem. Many believe that swedish massage is often thought of as a luxury, a pampering experience. It can certainly feel that way but the benefits go far deeper than that. Like regular exercise, massage benefits all of the various systems in the body, not just one, promoting physical as well as mental well-being in a variety of ways and everyone can benefit from a treatment.

After a hard days work and you need to unwind, relieve stress with a relaxing Swedish massage or deep tissue massage of your choice.