Swedish massage is the type of massage that we think of when we imagine a luxurious, pampering massage. The soothing, flowing movements, coupled with relaxing music, allow us to switch our minds off for a while and decompress. This type of time-out is important in our stressful, busy lives. If you are unable to dedicate time to yourself ordinarily, booking a Swedish massage can help you commit some time to you.
A firm Swedish massage will help force the waste products of normal metabolic processes into lymphatic vessels where it is then transported elsewhere in the body to be synthesized into a new product or broken down and excreted.
A Swedish massage will have a sedative affect on your muscles causing them to relax and elongate. Kneading can stretch muscle tissue and stimulate blood flow to the muscles. This too helps with the removal of waste product. The increased blood flow also provides nourishment to the muscle cells.
"David is an incredibly talented masseuse. I have suffered from chronic neck and back pain since my teenage years, and have been to dozens of massage therapists over the years. Even my father, who is himself a masseuse, has never been able to "fix me" quite like David can. David seems to instinctively find the knots of pain and tension, and he knows just the right amount of pressure to apply. Another wonderful talent of David's is his ability to let you relax - many massage therapists have too much of their own persona in the room. Some talk too much, some just make you feel uncomfortable. David is the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism that allows you to completely relax while he works on your stiff neck or sore back. I recommend him to all my friends and family."
A. Withrow