Swedish Massage

The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being. Touch is the main source of massage therapy. Practitioners learn specific techniques for massage and use their sense of touch to determine the right amount of pressure to apply to each person in order to locate areas of tension and other soft-tissue problems. Touch also conveys a sense of caring, a significant aspect in the healing process.  Swedish massage is the most commonly used type of massage. It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling, in 1812. It uses five main movements:

• long, gliding strokes
• kneading of individual muscles
• friction
• hacking or tapping
• vibration

The therapist generally uses massage oils. One part of the body is uncovered, massaged, and then covered up by the therapist before she moves on to another part of the body.

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Physical Benefits

• Reduces pain & swelling 
• Relieves stress and aids relaxation 
• Relieves muscle tension and stiffness 
• Alleviates discomfort and pain 
• Increase healing of strained muscles and sprains 
• Reduces formation of scar tissue 
• Reduces muscle spasms 
• Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion 
• Treats injuries caused during sports or work 
• Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph
• Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin 
• Strengthens the immune system 
• Treats musculoskeletal problems 
• Rehabilitation post operative 
• Rehabilitation after injury 
• Improves posture 
• Relieves tension-related headaches and eye-strain

Swedish Massage & the Healing Process
Massage therapy aids in the healing process from injury or over-use. Many sports injuries, car accidents, repetitive motion, and tension from everyday stress can cause problems that will cause pain, headaches, decrease range of motion, lower resistance to illnesses and compromise one's lifestyle. It is an excellent form of preventive health care.

How Swedish Massage works
When muscles are overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscle, causing soreness, stiffness, and even muscle spasm. Massage improves circulation, increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to muscle tissues. This can assist the elimination of waste Products, speed healing after injury, and enhance recovery from disease.

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Using arm rest to help relax client while back is stroked with friction,long gliding strokes to release tension in back.

Using Lymphatic drainage and acupressure to help release tension in shoulder.

Releasing muscle in calves to help heal plantar fascitis.

Mental Benefits

• Fosters peace of mind 
  
• Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness 
  
• Relieves mental stress 
  
• Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity 
  
• Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch 
  
• Promotes a feeling of well-being 
  
• Reduces levels of anxiety 
  
• Creates body awareness 
  
• Increases awareness of mind-body connection