Swedish Massage

For instant relaxation, Swedish massage is used by people of all ages.

This is the foundation of all Western massage therapies. Swedish massage uses oil and smooth gliding strokes to promote mental and physical relaxation and ease tension. The movements can also be more vigorous or deeper if necessary to help with specific muscle issues.

Unlike Chinese Tuina or Thai massage therapies, Swedish massage is based exclusively on the Western model of anatomy and physiology and works with your cardiovascular system to aid deep relaxation across the entire body.

How Swedish massage can help you

Swedish massage at AcuMedic in London is perfect for relieving emotional and physical stress and tension and can also be used as part of treatment for Sciatica and Lower Back Pain.

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+ How it works

In Swedish Massage the various hand movements are generally applied in the direction of the heart in order to boost the circulation of blood and oxygen across the body. By naturally improving the circulation, Swedish Massage can immediately boost your recovery and well-being. Swedish Massage uses techniques that affect not only the body’s muscles, but its nerves and glands, which give this massage its rejuvenating, therapeutic powers.

+ What to expect

The AcuMedic therapist will have a brief consultation with you to understand your health needs and learn a bit about your lifestyle. Swedish Massage is performed as you are lying on the bed. In order to maximise the effects of your Swedish Massage it is advised that you remove your clothing and lie down in your underwear under the sheet provided.

+ Treatment

The therapist will use a variety of techniques, including effleurage (long strokes), friction (circular pressured movements with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers), petrissage (kneading movements with hands, thumbs and/or fingers), percussion (brisk hacking or tapping), vibration (oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the limbs), bending, stretching, and shaking of your limbs to de-stress your body and gently bring it into a state of blissful, restorative relaxation.

The therapist will be using their chosen techniques to achieve the effects necessary in your individual case, however, you should always let them know which movements or areas you enjoy the most and that is where they will concentrate. The movements can be gentle and slow, or deep and vigorous. It is up to you.

+ What the clients say

“Excellent. Hard to find therapists as good as here, always come here when in London. 5 stars *****”