A light pressure massage technique that alleviates superficial muscle tension and problem areas. Known as a "classic massage" in many countries, the Swedish massage is the best known and most widely practiced type of massage therapy.

A massage technique that is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues such as strains and sports injuries, deep tissue massage involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues.

Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears and is based on a theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems. People who practice this technique are called reflexologists.

Shiatsu Massage is a technique that involves manual pressure applied to specific points on the body in an attempt to relieve tension and pain. Shiatsu massage uses thumbs, fingers, elbows, and knees to concentrate pressure at certain energy pathways in the body called meridians.

Thai massages uses gentle pressure and stretching techniques to relax the whole body. Unlike Swedish or shiatsu massage techniques in which a person passively lies on a bed, the client lies on the floor and participates more actively in the massage.

Placing smooth, round stones on pressure points and knotted muscles all over the body before a massage helps loosen everything up and prepares both your mind and body for the treatment to come.

Therapeutic massage is one of the top recovery tools for sore muscles after workouts or unusual physical strain. In addition to soothing sore muscles, massage therapy can reduce bodily pain in people who struggle with chronic pain as a side effect of other illnesses and conditions.