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Swedish Massage

does anyone really give just a swedish massage anymore? i have not found one client that doesn't require more specific techniques in various areas. even someone coming for relaxation purposes usually has knots and tight muscles SOMEWHERE. I'm curious, cause we all list it, but i've yet to use it soley.

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Permalink Reply by Alex Frigino on October 21, 2009 at 1:41am

Hi Lisa,

to me, the question is, does anybody NOT give "Swedish" massage anymore?

Here's the rub: no matter what anyone calls their technique: neuro this, soma that, deep or shallow as it may be_ they are still doing some variation of petrissage, effleurage, compression, tapotement, vibration, and friction.

Ok throw in stretching as well, if you want to stretch the imagination, but essentially there you have it.

Even the chinese with all their colorful mnemonics are only describing variations of push and pull: tui and na...

I keep trying to find something "new" other than in name but cannot. Let me know if you do...