Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and more: a short guide to popular massage styles.
Relaxation styles
Swedish massage uses long, flowing strokes to relax muscles and calm the mind. Aromatherapy massage adds essential oils for a soothing experience.
Therapeutic styles
Deep tissue massage works into deeper muscle layers to ease tension. Trigger point and sports massage target specific tight areas.
Warmth and pressure
Hot stone massage uses smooth heated stones to relax muscles. Reflexology applies pressure to points on the feet, Thai massage combines stretching with pressure, and Shiatsu uses rhythmic finger pressure along the body.
Choosing your massage
Tell your therapist about any discomfort or preferences for pressure so the treatment can be adjusted for you.
