What happens during a Swedish Massage session?
You will be properly draped at all times. Only the area of the body being massaged will be exposed. It is important to give your therapist feedback so that pressure may be adjusted to your comfort level. When your therapist moves one of your limbs, it is not necessary to help. In fact, he/she may be using movement or traction (gentle pulling of the limbs) to help assess where you are most tense or whether your body is unwinding. Just relax and let your therapist do all of the work! What does Swedish Massage feel like? Your therapist should utilize strokes and pressure that are effective, yet comfortable. It should feel nurturing and as though the tension is being melted away from your muscles. When a muscle has been chronically tense, you may experience a sensation of “good soreness”. Just take a couple deep breaths and focus on letting go of the tension within that muscle. Do not hesitate to let the therapist know if this is uncomfortable. Each session can be modified to meet your nee
