Swedish Massage
| Swedish
massage is one of the most commonly taught and well-known massage
techniques and is also known as "relaxation massage". Swedish massage
is a system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating
circulation. Basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to
manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The disrobed client is covered
by a sheet, with only the area being worked on exposed. Debi uses a
combination of kneading, rolling, milking, wringing, and jostling
movements while using massage cream to reduce friction on the
skin. Passive or active stretching may also be used to further decrease tension in contracted or tense muscles. |
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