Swedish Massage is a system of therapeutic, manual manipulations of the body's soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia) for the purpose of enhancing circulation to restore or maintain health and overall well being. Increased circulation aids in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to all cells in the body and cleanses the body's tissues of cellular metabolic waste. Swedish massage also relaxes tense or spastic muscles, increases joint range of motion, reduces the recovery time from physical injuries, soothes and sedates the nervous system, increases respiration, reduces swelling from the accumulation of fluid in the extremities, and calms and soothes both emotional and physical stress. Swedish massage also assists in the removal of toxins from the body's  tissues.

In addition to hands on mainpulation, heat and cold may be applied for therapeutic purposes and both active and passive movements and stretches may be employed as necessary means to enhance treatment. 

There are five types of strokes in swedish massage that can and should be applied in a variety of ways. These strokes are: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and compression.

An effective therapy which helps in overall well being, Swedish Massage is not only relaxing but invigorating as well.  To learn more about Swedish Massage, book an appointment, or if you are interested in becoming a Massage Maven therapist, feel free to contact us directly.