Swedish massage is the most common and best-known type of massage in the West. If it's your first time at the spa or you don't get massage often, Swedish massage is the best place to start. Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports massage, deep tissue massage and aromatherapy massage.  It is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology, as opposed to energy work on "meridiens" or sen lines in Asian massage systems.

 Most people get a 50 or 60-minute Swedish or deep tissue massage, but 75 or 90-minutes gives the therapist more time to work the muscle tissue and achieve results.A Swedish massage can be slow and gentle, or vigorous and bracing, depending on the therapist's personal style and what he or she is trying to achieve.  

•   Reduction in muscle spasm, pain and tension

•   Release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers

•   Relaxation and therefore reduction in anxiety

•   Improved blood circulation

•   Improved lymphatic drainage

•   Improved mobility

•   Reduction of swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tissues

•   Balancing the overall flow of natural life energy through the body

•   Inducing a feeling of well-being through the comfort of human touch