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Swedish and
Therapeutic Massage
The systematic and manual manipulation
of the body’s soft tissue for the
therapeutic purpose of health promotion
and well being, the word massage may
derive from the Arabic term ‘Mas’h’
or 'mass'- to press softly. The greatest
advancement of therapeutic massage
recorded is by a Swedish Physiologist
named Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839). He
formulated a systematic and scientific
method of massage movements and
techniques which include: efflurage
(stroking), petrissage (kneading),
friction, tapotement (percussion) and
vibration, though all the strokes are
not used on every part of the body,
these are the Swedish massage
techniques. Today massage is a
multidimensional skill encompassing a
wide variety evolving techniques the
roots of which have their bases in
Swedish massage.
Most registered massage therapists
utilize Swedish massage as the foundation
for a treatment and blend in various
techniques, depending upon training and
experience, to address the specific needs of
the client. In general, the manipulation of
the body’s soft tissue (i.e. the skin,
muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia)
using the hands is a gentle, flowing massage
technique that uses varying degrees of
pressure and stretching movements. It is
most commonly used for relaxation and
well-being.
The client is asked to undress, to the client’s
level of comfort/modesty, and to lie on the
treatment couch under a sheet or large
towel. The therapist will utilize the
draping (towel/sheet) to expose only those
parts of the body to which treatment is
being applied. No body part or area will be
massaged without the client's permission.
Massage media include oils, lotions,
creams and talc; oil is the most common.
Good oil will nourish the skin and allow a
free-flowing movement as it allows the hands
to glide over the area. The therapist will
sense responses but will also ask the client
about the strength of their touch. If in
discomfort or hurting, the client should
feel free to ask the therapist to modify
their treatment.
Environment is an integral element to the
massage experience. The room should be warm
and peaceful. If the desired experience is
to be relaxing then having low-level
lighting, soft music and a pleasing aroma
all add to the effect.
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On-site Chair Massage