Swedish
Massage
Swedish massage is a deep, intensive
massage.
It uses a combination of pressure movements to
speed up the body’s metabolism and slow,
gentle movements/strokes that have a soothing
effect, calming the nerves and helping you to
relax.
The benefits of
massage:
· Increases circulation to all parts of
the body
· Increases circulation of lymphatic fluid
· Improves skin condition
· Relieves minor aches and pains
· Releases mental stress
· Is extremely relaxing
· Improves muscle tone
A full body massage
lasts 1 hour
Neck and shoulder
massage 30 minutes.
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In the 1700's
a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik
Ling developed Swedish Massage.
The term
"Swedish Massage" refers
to a variety of techniques specifically
designed to relax muscles by applying
pressure to them against deeper
muscles and bones, and rubbing in
the same direction as the flow of
blood returning to the heart.
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