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Massage
Therapy -
The Way
To Stay
Refreshed
And
Relaxed
• Swedish Massage
– This massage is very common all around the
world and for good reason as it is able to help
you relax and energize your muscles, through
smooth relaxing strokes, followed by
kneading and rolling of the stroked muscles,
then friction that increases blood flow, and
finally tapping the body with fingers or a
palm. By alternating these four movements,
the scar tissue of the body is broken down,
oxygen is brought into the blood, and then
the body is relaxed.
• Deep Tissue Massage
– This massage is made for people who have
‘trouble’ spots, with painful or stiff muscles or
tissue in the body. Therefore the therapist
uses slow and powerful strokes to focus on
previously injured or stiff muscles and
tendons, keeping tension away.