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Classic Swedish massage is the most popular and common massage. It suits everybody and has very few contraindications.
Apart from the relaxing feel that this type of massage offers, due to stimulation of receptors on the superficial skin level and thus initiating the body’s natural ‘high’, Swedish massage also has therapeutic effects: it assists in aliment of muscle fibers, increase blood and lymph circulation, loosen tight tissues, provide pain relief and restoring tissues vitality.
The massage is performed on a comfortable bed with application of some almonds oil that smoothes the skin and when the body is covered with clean towels.
The length of a treatment is one magical hour
Unlike classic Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage uses more aggressive techniques in order to cross underlying connective tissues and reach the core of the muscles.
The massage is characterize by slow movements, friction and manipulation of the muscle to
Stimulate the body’s natural healing process. As a result of this mechanism the body is encourage to secret waste products from within the cell, and receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood stream.
In some cases, mild pain would be felt up to 36 hours post treatment – due to increased tissue metabolism. It is recommended to drink a lot of water during that phase to “flash” and rinse secreted by-products away from the body.
This massage is performed on a treatment table with very little oil, when the patient is covered with fresh and clean towels.
Deep tissue massage could be a “one off” and singke treatment – but we recommend a series of treatments to ensure an efficient tissue healing.
Sports massage is aimed and designed for those who involved in any sort of physical activity. The benefits of this type of massage are numerous and include tissue aliment, speeding up recovery phase, increasing blood circulation, decrease in muscle fatigue, minimize sports injuries risk and provide excellent feeling for the athlete.
The sharp, fast motions performed during massage keeps the muscles on “high alert” and ensure sufficient supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
This type of massage is highly recommended prior or post event |
