SWEDISH BODY MASSAGE

WHY NOT BOOK A TREATMENT TODAY! ...Part body massages are available...for example:

BACK, NECK and SHOULDERS or FEET, HANDS and LEGS (Treatments adapted to suit your individual needs and requirements!)

Swedish Body Massage promotes relaxation and helps to alleviate aches, pains and stiffness particularly with regard to joint and muscle pain.  The  benefits from Swedish Body Massage are many and the following list are amongst some of the benefits:

• Enhanced feelings of deep relaxation
• Relief from stress and related conditions
• Increased circulation
• Breaks down adhesions and fatty tissue (Adipose)
• Improved Blood flow and lymphatic drainage
• Improved muscle tone
• Aid injury recovery
• Pain relief from headaches, back pain
• Releases endorphins, the body's feel good hormones

ABOUT SWEDISH BODY MASSAGE

Human touch is a basic primary need and massage has been used by the Chinese, Indians, Egyptians and Greeks for centuries (3000 BC).  Massage is mentioned in sacred texts and tombs.  Today's modern Swedish Body Massage is a result from research conducted and includes massage techniques based upon and originated from Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839).  Ling used terms such as Effleurage and Petrissage based upon Swedish Massage. Massage not only helps the body physically with aches and pains but also psychologically with feeling of well-being and relaxation.  Overall a massage can help you to unwind and de-stress from today's modern world.

WHO CAN ENJOY SWEDISH BODY MASSAGE?

Swedish body massage can be enjoyed by almost everyone but there are some conditions that may require your GP's consent.  An initial consultation will enable your therapist to ensure that the treatment is suitable for you and to ensure your well-being and adapt the massage to your requirements and needs.  All information is kept in a private and confidential manner. 

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SWEDISH BODY MASSAGE? 

A Swedish Body Massage usually lasts for an hour.  Warmed towels and blankets will be used to ensure your modesty.  Your therapist will use oil, creams or talc to ensure a fluid and free flowing massage.  These will also nourish your skin.  At the beginning of the massage the Effleurage technique will be used which means to glide and flow with stroking and sooting strokes followed by Petrissage and Vibrations which are quick, rhythmic strokes and are warming and invigorating.

AFTERCARE

Ideally we would like you to rest and relax after your massage for full benefits from your treatment and also to:

Avoid eating a heavy meal

Drink plenty of lukewarm water to assist the body in ridding itself of waste and toxins

Avoid alcohol

Avoid caffeine

Avoid smoking