What are the Different Types of Massage? How do I know which will suit me?

Therapeutic / Swedish Massage Therapeutic / Swedish massage uses a variety of soothing stokes with firm but gentle pressure to create relaxation, reduce tension, and ease aching muscles. The relaxing & detoxifying effect of the massage helps to restore balance to the body, which decreases stress and increases overall health & vitality in the body and mind. This in turn enables the body’s own healing mechanisms to work more effectively and efficiently making therapeutic massage a very effective means of combating stress related conditions which can occur when the body is out of balance and we are experiencing unhealthy levels of mental & physical tension. The effect of the massage is dictated by the speed and pressure of the strokes and can be more relaxing or invigorating depending upon personal preference and the desired results. The treatment can focus on the whole body or be adjusted to concentrate on specific problem areas and will be tailored to meet each client’s individual ...  more