Swedish body massage
A Swedish body massage or Full body massage is the movement and manipulation of the muscles and soft body tissues. The hands, thumbs fingers and sometimes even the elbows are used by the therapist to apply pressure to the muscles of the body to help general aches and pains and help you relax and allow muscles to unwind.
It is a very relaxing treatment done correctly, you will be asked during your therapy if the pressure used is comfortable, as massage should not be a demonstration or endurance of pain thresholds so if anything feels uncomfortable please say.
The process begins in an in depth individual personal consultation to establish why treatment is being sought, this usually takes around 15 minutes and the massage itself takes 1 hour to complete.
It relaxes the mind as well as the body.
It can have an uplifting effect or a relaxing effect dependent on the client’s needs and preferences.
It increases Blood and Lymphatic circulation of the body, making the body work more efficiently.
It can help relieve tight muscles
It can help relieve stiff muscles and also improve mobility of joints of the body.
Regular treatments can encourage improved sleeping patterns.
It can aid the digestive process, again helping the body function more effectively
It can also improve the appearance and function of the skin.
It makes you feel good and improves feelings of well-being.
After receiving a Holistic treatment it is very important to rest and relax as much as possible, practice deep breathing exercises and relax your shoulders. You may feel more relaxed and sleepy - although some people find they feel more invigorated.
Drinking plenty of water or even herbal teas will help flush out any toxins released by your treatment, this will help reduce any Contra actions, making the treatment more beneficial
Home care Advice
Try and make regular time to take regular exercise
Make time for yourself! even if it’s just an odd minute here or there, a series of small changes can make a big difference
Try practicing deep breathing exercises to help you relax
Try and add more fruit and vegetables to your everyday diet.
Possible Contra-actions
This is also known as a side effect from the massage and they are usually only Minor and will usually pass in 24 hours after which you will more than likely feel calmer and better in yourself.
However saying this: It is perfectly normal to feel a little different after receiving one of the treatments it may be one of the following:
Headache, nausea, thirst, a sore throat, tiredness, You may need to pass water more. Contra - actions put simply mean mild side effects usually can occur, drinking more water will lessen this considerably.
Break out in spots (Temporarily), Aches and pains.
This is due to the flushing out of the toxins released by the treatment you have just received -drinking water or herbal teas can help speed up this process and also serve to reduce symptoms.
These healing crisis are often short lived and you will feel a greater sense of well-being afterwords. If you have just had a treatment please take the time to tell me if you experienced any of the above the next time you come for a treatment so you can get the best possible treatment - I will need to make a note of this in your notes.
Please note: I am sorry to have to include this but due to the nature of some calls and e mails I have been receiving I must again stipulate that this is purely a non sexual massage. and male clients are always respectfully asked to bring shorts to wear during their treatment.