Massage

Jane specialises in Swedish massage therapy, the best-known type of bodywork performed today. The Swedish massage technique is designed to relax the entire body. It’s a holistic therapy that treats the whole person and is useful for treating stress and stress-related conditions.

The skin is lubricated with oil and treated with one of four strokes:

• Effleurage a gliding stroke used to relax soft tissue.
• Petrissage squeezing, rolling, or kneading that follows after effleurage.
• Friction deep, circular movements that cause layers of tissue to rub against each other, helping to increase blood flow and break down scar tissue.
• Tapotement a short, alternating tap done with cupped hands, fingers, or the edge of the hand.

The physiological benefits of Swedish massage vary from short-term improvement of circulation, relieved muscle, lymphatic drainage and improved digestion to a long-term boost to immunity and lower blood pressure.