Experience Swedish Massage in the heart of Vaughan Ontario Canada.
The most widely recognized and commonly used category of massage is the Swedish massage. This technique varies from gentle/light to vigorous/firm, softens tense muscles to provide an effective relaxation. With Swedish Massage the incredibly effective results on the body are numerous.
At Sunstone Massage we will customize a treatment programme based upon a thorough initial consultation to aid your relaxation, letting you release your day-to-day stress.
Swedish massage uses five styles of strokes.
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The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber or with the fibers) and vibration/shaking.
Sliding, kneading and stretching with applied pressure intensities. Manipulation of soft tissue by:
- Effleurage – sliding and gliding
- Petrisage – kneading and compression
- Tapotement – percussive technique (similiar to tapping or percussion)
- Friction and rubbing
- Vibration
- Static Touch (holding)
- Static Vibration (touch without movement)
- Static Coarse Vibration – fine vibration
- Joint movements – 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree and 4th degree (mobilization and stretching)
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Trigger Points
- Myofascial
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Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks.
We invite you to visit Sunstone Registered Massage with treatments that go beyond ordinary.
SunstoneMassage.com Therapy Re-define your Health. 647-233-2569