The Swedish Massage is based on the Western concepts of Anatomy & Physiology. A Swedish doctor named Pir Henrik Ling is credited with the development of Swedish Massage in the late 1700's.

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF MASSAGE.

Besides being physically and emotionally relaxing, massage improves blood and lymph circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system while soothing the nerves themselves.

Massage brings fresh blood, oxygen and other nutrients to the effected tissues while helping to flush toxins (uric & lactic acid along with other metabolic wastes) from the system. Massage also causes the body to produce fewer stress hormones like cortisol ( the stress hormone that causes fat to deposit itself around the midsection ) and nor epinephrine ( formerly adrenalin ), and can also increase the body's production of pain-killing endorphins along with the mood altering hormone seratonin. ( the hormone that helps you relax & sleep better )

All of this together helps to shorten the recovery time associated with emotional and physical trauma / stress.

In simpler terms, massage feels great while promoting health and well being!