Natural Healing for the Body, Mind & Spirit
by Laura Maddocks
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage can help with...
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Anxiety disorders
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Digestive disorders
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Fibromyalgia (FMS)
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Headaches and inbalances
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Insomnia related to stress
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Myofascial pain syndrome
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Soft tissue strains or injuries
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Sports injuries and tension relief
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Temporomandibular joint pain
A classic western treatment that uses various techniques with the hands to massage the soft tissues of the body. Adaptions of the treatment may include the masseuse using their forearms & elbows.
Long gliding movements along with friction, kneading, tapotement, hacking, pounding and vibration are used throughout the session.
Swedish massage not only is a deeply relaxing experience but also helps promote the following – Stress & anxiety relief, reduction in aches and pain and improvement of posture and joint mobility, lymphatic drainage, oxygenation of the blood, improved circulation and improvement of sleep quality.