Therapeutic Swedish Massage

 

 Swedish massage is the foundation of what all Registered Massage Therapists practice. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking.

 

Other techniques that may be included in a treatment are:

-hydrotherapy

-trigger point therapy

-myo-fascial release 

-passive/active release 

-joint mobilizations

-manual lymphatic drainage 

-breast massage *

       and others.

 

*for more information on the value and importance of breast massage, check out this article by Debra Curties RMT at

http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/547/Breast-Wellness

 

 

Benefits are:                                                           What can it treat?

-muscle relaxation                                                -repetitive strain injuries

-pain reduction                                                     -back pain

-improvement in range of motion                        -sciatica

-easement of joint stiffness                                   -stress/anxiety

-increased circulation                                           -TMJ syndrome

-stress reduction                                                   -sleep disorders

-assists in detoxification                                       -headache/migraine

-improves sleep.                                                    -thoracic outlet syndrome

                                                                               -arthritis

                                                                               -digestive disorders

                                                                               -scar tissue/adhesions    

                                                                                      and many more....