A massage technique applying pressure and manipulation to muscles.
massage combined with a system of active and passive exercises for the muscles and joints
a relaxing, healing and nurturing experience that helps release muscle tension, ease stress, increase circulation and is known to improve the quality of sleep
a traditional massage using long, relaxing strokes
Manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, including skin, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Most often performed with oil. Techniques include stroking, vibrations, shaking, effleurage (light long strokes), petrissage (circular manipulation), tapotement (percussive techniqes) and rocking.
the most widely used method of massage. It relaxes the muscles, eases aches and pains by improving circulation, aid in digestion and elimination, improve the assimilation of nutrients into tissues and remove toxins and waste. Consisting of 5 basic strokes– long, kneading, friction, tapping and vibration– is the underlying format used in conjunction with all other modalities used by your therapist.
The classic European massage technique, consisting of long smooth gliding and kneading strokes and using the application of oil or lotion.
A European massage technique intended to relax muscles and improve circulation with the use of massage oils and gentle manipulations such as long strokes, kneading and tapping.
A traditional massage technique which combines stroking, kneading, tapping and manipulation of the muscle tissue relaxing the muscles and boosting the circulation.
Similar to the connective tissue massage, combining long stroking movements with circular ones. Complemented by kneading to loosen the deep muscle structure.
Deep tissue massage, manipulating pressure points and muscles.
Stroking, kneading, percussive, vibration and friction massage strokes.
The best known form of massage in the United States uses five basic strokes, including soothing, tapping, rubbing, pummeling and kneading, to relieve sore muscles and joints.
Swedish massage is also known as the Western or classic style of massage. It is credited to the Swedish fencing master and gymnastics instructor, Per Henrik Ling. It is a scientific system of manipulations on the muscles and connective tissues of the body for the purpose of relaxation, rehabilitation or health maintenance. Swedish massage therapy is comprised of five basic strokes and their variations: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement (or percussion) and vibration.3
The most common form of bodywork in Western countries. Its originator, Peter Hendrik (Per Henrick) Ling (17761839), of Sweden, was a fencing master, physiologist, and poet. His method was called the "Ling system" or the "Swedish movement treatment." Dr. S.W. Mitchell introduced Swedish massage in the United States. It is based on scientific anatomy and often vigorous. The purported aim of Swedish massage is to improve circulation of blood and lymph.
Five-movement massage involving long strokes, tapping, kneading, rolling and vibration.
Swedish massage uses five specific movements - long strokes, kneading of muscles, percussive movement, rolling of fingers and vibration - as well as oils to improve circulation, flexibility and relaxation.
Hotels offering this treatment................................................................................... Italy - Grand Hotel Trieste & Victoria Italy - Metropole Italy - Grand Hotel Terme Abano Portugal - Hotel Vilalara - Thalasso Spain - Hotel Termes Montbrio This European massage technique was developed in the late 18th century by a Swedish fencing master. It combines various techniques including stroking, kneading, manipulation and tapping of muscle tissue. One of the primary goals of Swedish massage is to speed the venous return of unoxygenated and toxic blood from the extremities and to shorten recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load in order to relax muscles and improve overall circulation.
The classical European massage technique of manipulating muscles with the use of massage oils. Used to improve the client's circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility, and create relaxation.
Massage techniques employing the gentle but firm manipulation of pressure points and muscles. Massage oil or lotion is used to lubricate the skin to promote friction and ease of manipulation.
Common system of massage using kneading, stroking and pummeling to achieve relaxation and increased circulation of the blood.
a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints.
Involves lubricating the skin with oil and gently but firmly manipulating pressure points and muscles to improve circulation, enhance flexibility, and relieve tension.
A massage that incorporates long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage & shaking motions; specifically designed to relax muscles.
Traditional European massage technique using oils and kneading to ease muscle aches and tension.
uses a variety of strokes to stimulate the circulation of blood through the soft tissues of the body. Stroking and kneading the bare skin with essential oil stimulates metabolic processes, loosens tight muscles, promotes healing, and enhances one's sense of vitality.
Named for Swedish massage pioneer Peter Ling (1776&endash;1839), Swedish Massage emphasizes that all strokes go toward the heart. This is the most popular form of massage, and incorporated by most massage therapists. The technique uses five main strokes to stimulate the circulation of blood through the soft tissues of the body. Through stroking and kneading the body with warm oil, the body's metabolic processes and blood circulation are stimulated, enhancing one's sense of vitality.
One of the most popular types of massage, this technique uses oils and employs five different movements: long strokes, kneading of individual muscles, tapping movements, rolling of the fingers, and vibration.
gentle massage, using five different massage movements, extremely relaxing, and oil must be used for this treatment.
Promotes health and relaxation by relieving muscle tension and improving circulation.
The term "Swedish massage" refers to the various 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. This increases oxygen flow in the blood while reducing toxins in the muscles. Swedish is probably the most well known and most widely requested massage.
Massage technique employing the gentle but firm manipulation of pressure points and muscles; skin is lubricated with either a single or blended oil to promote friction and ease of manipulation of the skin.
Classic massage technique of gentle manipulation of muscles, using massage oils. Improves circulation and flexibility, eases muscle aches and tensions, and creates relaxation.
Combining long stroking movements with circular ones to loosen the deep muscle structure tensions. Tai-Chi Ancient Chinese method of slow, flowing movements regualting energy flow in the body.
Swedish Massage combines five different hand movements. The movements are; kneading, tapping, rolling, vibrating and lengthy strokes.
Traditional Massage technique created in 1812 at the University of Stockholm using five different movements of massage.
A classical European massage technique characterized by a delicate manipulation of the muscles with special oils by therapeutic stroking and kneading of muscle tissue to promote stress relief. It is used to improve circulation, relieve muscle pain and tension, increase flexibility and induce relaxation. It combines three basic strokes to the skin: long, firm strokes; kneading strokes; and small circles. This is the most requested and one of the most enjoyable massages.
Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage. It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling at the University of Stockholm in 1812. It uses a firm but gentle pressue to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. Swedish massage employs five different movements: long, gliding strokes kneading of individual muscles friction hacking or tapping vibration The therapist generally uses massage oil to facilitate making long, smooth strokes over the body. Swedish massage is done with the person covered by a sheet, a technique called "draping". One part of the body uncovered, massaged, and then covered up before moving on to another part of the body. Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports, deep tissue and aromatherapy
Classical European massage technique of manipulating muscles with the use of massage oils. Meant for relaxation and to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, and improve flexibility.
A treatment using stroking, kneading and tapping to relax muscles gently. Par Heinrik Ling devised it at the University of Stockholm early in the 19th century.
In this therapeutic classical European technique, muscles are massaged with oil to relax, relieve pain and to improve circulation and mobility.