MASSAGE 101

Deciding what to choose from a menu of massage treatments can be confusing and overwhelming for spa and salon customers.

TIP: Most businesses have a ‘signature treatment’, which means it is their speciality and unique to who they are and what they most prefer to recommend.

The first step is deciding whether you want a holistic, therapeutic massage, simply want to be pampered, or want to have an exotic or esoteric experience that will transport you to another world. Then you can start to narrow down your options.

WHAT IT MEANS

HOLISTIC, THERAPEUTIC AND HEALING

Swedish or deep tissue massage: This is a therapeutic form of massage and a good choice for a first massage experience. During the treatment, the therapist uses a combination of kneading, rolling and tapping movements, long, flowing strokes and vibrations. The massage focuses on improving blood flow to the muscles and skin, it relieves stress and lowers blood pressure.

‘You’re only one massage away from a good mood.’
– Anonymous

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