Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is the basis of all modern massage therapy variations. It is often called Classic Massage. Swedish massage is the traditional western style massage therapy, is the reference point for all other western massage therapies. Most of the people who are getting a massage are getting a Swedish Massage.

The history attributes the creation of the Swedish Massage to Henri Peter Ling. However other sources attribute this to the Dutch practitioner Johan Georg Mezger. The goal of a Swedish Massage session is to relax the entire body and improve blood circulation. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.

Swedish massage is done with the person covered by a sheet. One part of the body uncovered, massaged, and then covered up before moving on to another part of the body. This technique keeps the proper body temperature so that a full relaxation will have place.

Some of the techniques include strokes, circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending, stretching and vibrating. Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports, deep tissue, aromatherapy, and Californian.

If you live in the Ottawa - Ontario area take an appointment for a Swedish Massage.
Or consult the Online Step by Step Massage Manual.