Therapeutic
Massage
Body massage originated in Sweden. Swedish body massage is the original
massage technique involving a sequence of movements working superficially
and deeper into the tissue layers. Movements such as effleurage work over
the skin with the palm of the hand producing relaxation, whereas movements
like petrissage work deeply. Petrissage movements such as wringing and
kneading will help to relieve tension promoting deep relaxation in the
tissues and muscles. As no two people are alike, the body massage sequence
will be adapted to the client's needs and offered for one hour or half
hour treatments. The client is covered in soft towels, which are turned
back to reveal only the area to be massaged at that time. Areas massaged
in a full body massage are normally the back, neck, shoulders, arms, legs,
head and face.
