The Swedish stroke is the most common and best-known form of massage in the Western world, serving as a foundation for other popular variants such as sports, deep tissue and aromatherapy massages.It is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology, as opposed to energy work on “meridians” or sen lines that are the focus in Asian massage systems.
In the Swedish Massage session at the Calmish Spa, our therapist will work to stimulate circulation, flush the circulatory system, release tight muscles, restore range of motion and to relieve pain.
Calmish Spa visitors should note however, that If it’s your first time at the spa or you don’t get massage often, Swedish massage is the best place to start. Most people get a 50 or 60-minute Swedish or deep tissue massage, but 75 or 90-minutes gives the therapist more time to work the muscle tissue and achieve results. A Swedish massage can be slow and gentle, or vigorous and bracing, depending on the therapist’s personal style and what he or she is trying to achieve.
Are you looking to get deeper work? Can tolerate more pressure to get relief from chronic muscle pain? Then better to book a deep tissue massage, which is another form of Swedish massage. Have severe, non-stop pain? It will likely take a series of massages to get results. At Calmish Spa, Swedish massage and other types of therapeutic massage are performed by our trained, licensed massage therapists.