SWEDISH MASSAGE

Swedish Massage is a massage that uses a variety of different techniques such as; Effleurage, Petrisage and Tapotement these techniques have a number of beneficial factors to the client. This Massage can be a light or deep massage depending on your preference.

Benefits of Swedish Massage:
• Stimulates blood circulation
• Eases muscle tension
• Warms up the muscles, causing them to relax
• It can increase joint mobility
• Helps remove lactic acid from the muscles
• Increases flexibility
• Relaxes the mind and body
• Gives a sense of well being
• Breaks down tight muscle fibres


Before your treatment:

* Make sure you have eaten a light meal and some water

* Do not drink alcohol or take recreational drugs before receiving your treatment as a massage could make you have side effects

 

During the treatment:

* You will be left to undress and cover yourself up with a towel, so if your are
conscious of your body then please don't let that put you off having a massage, the only parts that will be seen is what is being massaged.

* The depth of the Massage will be what you request and if at any time you would like that to change, then just say.

 

After the treatment:

* You may experience some aches/pains and a headache after the treatment, but they will only last a maximum of 48hours, and not everyone suffers with this, but is perfectly natural, especially after a deep massage.

* I will give you specific after care advice that will be of benefit to you, that could help reduce the problems that you suffer with.

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