Professional Therapeutic Massage for Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Frisco, Garland, Allen,
Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, Rowlett, and nearby Texas cities.

Swedish Massage

Every Texas massage therapist knows Swedish massage. In fact, when a student graduates from massage school, Swedish massage is all they know. Swedish is the basis for most Western massage techniques, and many clients think of it as just plain vanilla massage.

Massage Modalities

• Swedish Massage

• Deep Tissue Massage

• Trigger Point Massage

• Sports Massage

• Esalen Massage

• Shiatsu

• Reflexology

• Lymph Drainage

Extras

• Hot Stone Massage

• Spa Treatment

• Pregnancy Massage

• Chair Massage

• Breast Massage

• Outcall Massage

Swedish Massage consists of five basic strokes: effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), friction (rubbing), vibration (fast or slow shaking), and tapotement (striking). There are many methods to perform each type of stroke.

When people think of Swedish massage, they often picture a burly Swede hacking, slapping, and beating a terrified goggle-eyed client. Although this cliche is not an accurate picture of Swedish massage, there really are tapotement strokes called hacking, slapping, and beating. At Tranquility Time I tend not do that much because it's not very tranquil. I usually choose more relaxing, soothing strokes to gently coax a muscle to release its tension.

My typical massage is about 40% Swedish massage. For me, Swedish massage is like the jello holding a fruit salad together: it supports all the other massage techniques, like morsels of fruit to be enjoyed as needed or desired.

At Tranquility Time, there is never an additional charge for deep tissue massage, trigger point massage, or any other advanced skill.  I use whatever skills are appropriate to meet your goals.  Feel free to discuss your objectives when you call 214-395-8000 for your appointment.