Swedish Massage
What is a Swedish massage?
The Swedish massage is one of the most popular massage techniques used in spas today, especially at Namaste Spa. If you are looking for a relaxing massage, then we highly recommend a this massage technique delivered by one of our licensed massage therapists. If it is your first massage at a spa, then a Swedish massage is your best choice.
Swedish massage techniques
A Swedish massage can include both firm, yet gentle strokes. There are five basic strokes that can be used by your massage therapist during athis massage are:
- effleurage (sliding or gliding)
- petrissage (kneading)
- tapotement (rhythmic tapping)
- friction (cross fiber or with the fibers)
- vibration/shaking
Swedish massage for relaxation
Swedish massage’s main benefit is the overall relaxation that it provides. A massage appointment at Namaste Spa is scheduled for 50 or 80 minutes, and we can add an Aromatherapy ThermaSens™ Bubble Bath to your session.
During your session you will be in one of our 6 treatment rooms or enjoy time with you special someone in our luxury Couples Massage Suite. Your massage is performed on a heated treatment table, in an environment that is meant to relax.
At Namaste Spa we have also have 2 relaxation rooms; locker rooms with showers; steam rooms and dry saunas; luxury, free-standing designer soaking bathtub for two in our couple’s suite; body scrub and wrap treatment room with ThermaSens™ soaking tub; nail care suite.
Complimentary infused water and a selection of hot teas.
Make an appointment for a massage with one of our talented massage therapists at Namaste Spa on Hilton Head Island by calling (843) 785-2500 or you can book online. We are located in the Marriott’s Barony Beach Club in Port Royal Plantation at 5 Grasslawn Avenue.
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