Swedish Massage

Massage therapy has long been recognized as a means of bringing about feelings of peace and relaxation and reducing stress. While there are numerous techniques and methods, one of the most popular and most beneficial massage modalities is Swedish massage. Swedish massage, known in Europe as classic massage, involves the use of long, gliding strokes and firm kneading movements on the soft tissues (muscles) of the body. All strokes move in the same direction as the blood flows toward the heart. … [Read more...] about Swedish Massage: Toward the Heart, Good for the Heart