Swedish massage was pioneered by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling, at the University of Stockholm in 1812. It was introduced to the U.S. in 1858 as "The Swedish Movement Cure.
"Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports massage and deep tissue massage.
Swedish massage incorporates gliding, kneading, rubbing, pressing, and tapping to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. It is generally performed with the client unclothed and modestly draped on a massage table with lotions or oils used to facilitate the practitioner’s movement on the body. Swedish massage is the most widely used modality and is often incorporated into other techniques and procedures.
Feel free to state your preference for pressure during Swedish massage. It can range from light to firm. Swedish massage usually includes some deeper work on areas of specific muscle tension. If you want more intensive work and firmer pressure, ask for a deep tissue massage.
"Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports massage and deep tissue massage.
Swedish massage incorporates gliding, kneading, rubbing, pressing, and tapping to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. It is generally performed with the client unclothed and modestly draped on a massage table with lotions or oils used to facilitate the practitioner’s movement on the body. Swedish massage is the most widely used modality and is often incorporated into other techniques and procedures.
Feel free to state your preference for pressure during Swedish massage. It can range from light to firm. Swedish massage usually includes some deeper work on areas of specific muscle tension. If you want more intensive work and firmer pressure, ask for a deep tissue massage.
