Deep Tissue Massage reaches deeper layers of muscles. It is used to break down knots and relieve pressure points throughout the body. This massage is beneficial for athletes and those who sit for long periods of time.
The goal of Swedish Massage is to melt away muscle tension and increase the blood flow to your heart. Swedish Massage is extremely therapeutic as it decreases muscle toxins, increases oxygen levels in the blood, and improves flexibility in the body.
Hot Stone Massage is often paired with Swedish Massage. Stones are heated and used with oils to sooth, warm, and massage your muscles. This allows your body to relax and release tension and stress.
One study showed they even amp up your immunity. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found that people who received a 45-minute massage had an increase level of lymphocytes, the white blood cells that help defend the body from disease. Massages also resulted in lower levels of cytokines, molecules involved in the kind of inflammation associated with asthma and heart disease. And finally, no big surprise: Massages help lower the stress hormone cortisol. It's time to head to the spa!
Full body massage starts with the feet