Massage
Massage is an art affecting all parts of our being including the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical body.
Swedish Massage is a classic massage treatment, the most common in the west. The main purpose is to increase oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. It involves the manipulation of body tissues for therapeutic purposes using kneading, stretching, stroking and wringing of the bodys muscles and tissues.
A range of strokes are used including petrissage, friction, effleurage, tapotement and vibration.
It can be slow and deep or vigorous and stimulating or a combination of both, offering welcomed relief from the effects of physical or mental stress. It releases tension, breaks up adhesions (muscle knots) and promotes relaxation.
The benefits of Swedish massage are extensive. The movements and firm pressure involved affects all of the bodies systems including soft tissues such as muscles and ligaments, also nerves and even glands. It enables improved blood and lymph fluid circulation improving the bodies immune system.
The emotional balance bodywork provides is often as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.
Regular massage - scheduled self-care - is an investment in your helath and well being.
