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Osteopathy and Complementary Health Clinics

Relaxing Massage

 

Relaxation massage is a smooth, gentle, flowing style that promotes general relaxation, relieves muscular tension, plus improves circulation and range of movement.

This is the style of massage you’ll find performed at day spas. Your therapist will aim to relax, revive and rejuvenate you at a massage depth that does not cause discomfort.

Swedish massage is probably the best-known form of relaxation massage.

While relaxation massage is wonderful for you, it is less effective than the deeper styles for changing soft tissue tension. We normally recommend deeper styles when you are suffering pain and leave relaxation for when you just want to … relax!

 

What is the difference between a relaxation massage and a therapeutic massage?

A therapeutic massage is intended to affect certain areas whereas a relaxation massage generally covers most areas of the body.
 
In many relaxation massages, the client does not have to be active and can feel free to fall asleep.
 
However, a massage does not have to be either a therapeutic massage or a relaxation massage.

Lyn Doyle-Taylor (N Wales): “Lyn really made me feel so relaxed and eased my tension and stress levels.  I feel like a new woman! Thank you”.