Swedish massage is the classic style of bodywork. It is a scientific system of manipulations of the muscles and connective soft tissue of the body—to support relaxation, rehabilitation, and health maintenance. It increases blood circulation, thus enhancing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the tissues. It also increases lymph circulation, which speeds up the removal of viruses, bacteria, toxins and metabolic waste, and the by-products of tissue damage and inflammation. It is especially helpful for reducing the damaging effects of stress.

Swedish massage is also called Western massage and has served as a foundation for many of the massage techniques developed in recent years. It is offered by many of our therapists at Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto.