30 Minutes Massage

About the Appointment

The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes and light, rhythmic tapping strokes on the topmost layers of muscles, combined with joint movement. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. It may even help after an injury. Four common strokes of Swedish massage are: Effleurage: a smooth, gliding stroke used to relax soft tissue Petrissage: the squeezing, rolling, or kneading that follows effleurage Friction: deep, circular movements that cause layers of tissue to rub against each other, helping to increase blood flow and break down scar tissue Tapotement: a short, alternating tap done with cupped hands, fingers, or the edge of the hand