Swedish Massage Therapy

Swedish Massage is primarily used to relax the body & mind with slow, light to medium pressured strokes over the body. It is also used to shorten recovery time after exercise by removing metabolic wastes out of the muscles. The strokes and manipulations of this massage are designed with therapeutic benefit in mind. This massage helps to improve blood return from extremities and does not increase heart load. This massage also stretches ligaments and tendons and relaxes the nerves while stimulating the skin. Swedish massage is a regular component in stress management programs.