What can I expect from my Swedish massage?

A Swedish massage keys focus is relaxation. With a decade of professional practice, Sydney Body Envy has provided a number of clients, seeking relief from the physical and mental challenges of daily life, with the relaxation they so desperately needed.

When you book your next Swedish massage with us, here are some of the benefits and techniques you can expect to receive: ​

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Swedish Massage Benefits:

• ​Inhibits cortisol production

• Boosts serotonin and dopamine release

• Relieves chronic pain and tension headaches

• Enhances sleep quality and mood regulation

• Improves blood flow

• Reduces muscles tension and overall physical discomfort

• Supports lymphatic drainage

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Swedish Massage Techniques:

• Effleurage: these long, smooth gliding strokes - often used at the start and end of your Swedish massage session - do more than just relax you. They're warming the muscles up and allowing the therapist to identify areas that might need special attention whilst distributing the oil evenly over your body and helping to promote a meditative state to boost the massage's benefits. 

• Petrissage: this particular technique encompasses kneading, squeezing and rolling movements that work deeper in your muscles. The systematic action of petrissage encourages movement of metabolic waste products and congested muscles areas. This technique will often focus on areas of the body where tension builds up more readily and restore the muscles' regular texture.

• Tapotment: the use of rhythmic percussion such as tapping, cupping, hacking and gentle pounding creates a stimulating effect that wakes up muscles, boosts circulation and stimulates nerve activity. It's a dynamic element of Swedish massage that, done correctly, can energise without causing discomfort or irritation.

• Friction: otherwise known as, cross-fibre massaging, goes 'against the grain' of your muscle fibres to break up knots, release adhesion and allow muscles to realign in a healthy manner. Friction can be more uncomfortable than other techniques, so Sydney Body Envy ensures they work with every client to find the best solution.​​​​​

• Vibration​: rapid, oscillating movements created by the hands and fingers promote deep relaxation and stress relief. Critically, vibration can release residual tension that remains after other techniques have been applied. It's not uncommon for therapists to use specialised tools to perform vibration techniques to support your specific therapeutic goals.