Clare Sharples
5 Sept 2022
Is Swedish Massage better or worse than Remedial? What is better for me?
Swedish massage is the form of massage that Beauty Therapists are trained in.
It involves the traditional massage techniques of Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement and Vibration.
This style of massage is considered Relaxation Massage.
But is it any good?
Of course it is!
The massage starts with Effleurage which is long firm strokes of the muscle area with oil. This warms the skin and muscles.
Next, Petrissage is firm massage using stretching, kneading and rubbing of the muscles.
Tapotement is repeated, rhythmic hammering on the muscles with the hands. this loosens any tightness in the muscles.
Finally Vibration is firmly touching and releasing the muscles over and over to release tension.
Is Swedish massage better or worse than Remedial?
Neither. Both have their place in Body Therapy.
While Swedish massage is great for relaxing the body and mind, if you have a specific issue or injury, Remedial massage is the best option.
Seraphina Beauty provides Swedish massage - so if you the above sounds good to you, book in for your Swedish massage soon!