The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic waste. It increases circulation without placing any stress on the heart. It also stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time.
Massage can affect all the systems in your body, from the muscular and lymphatic to the skin and the digestive system.
Before your treatment begins your massage therapist will carry out a consultation. You will then be asked to remove as much clothing as is required for the treatment that you have chosen. Your massage therapist will only expose the area of the body to be treated, the rest will be covered with towels. You will lie on a treatment couch that is designed for stability and comfort.
Massage oil will be used to ease the friction of the massage, which is easily absorbed, and gives the skin moisture. The massage begins gently to calm and relax, releasing superficial tension. Gruadually, your massage therapist works more deeply into the tissues and also treats specific areas.
After the massage you should feel relaxed. Many people experience freedom from aches and pain that has built up over months. After an initial period of feeling relaxed, many people experience an increase in energy that can last for days. Massage treatment is best, one session a week for maximum benefit, as each massage session builds on the gains from the previous sessions. After about six-eight weeks of massage, you can reduce your treatments to once or twice a month to maintain its positive effects.
Telephone the clinic on 01823 333973 and one of the receptionists will be able to book you in or answer any queries you may have.