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Swedish
Massage
Swedish
techniques vary from light to vigorous. Generally, Swedish
includes a combination of long gliding (effeurage), kneading
(petrissage), tapotement (percussion), and friction strokes
applied to the superficial tissues of the body. They can be
applied separately or mixed and matched to adapt to the needs of
each client. The strokes are combined with active and passive
movements to create a fluid and relaxing massage session. The
mechanical and reflex benefits are primarily intended to
increase circulation of the blood and lymphatic fluid though out
the body as well as increase joint range of motion.
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