Swedish Massage in London
A Swedish massage is a good way to alleviate stress levels and help detoxify the body. The Swedish body massage improves circulation, skin tone and elasticity, boosts immunity and encourages better sleep. It has also shown to be helpful in reducing pain and joint stiffness.
The five basic strokes of Swedish massage are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), percussion (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration (shaking).
Therapists use massage oils to facilitate effleurage, a series of circular massage strokes made with the palm of the hand to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using petrissage. Effleurage can be firm or light – do not hesitate to state your preference for pressure - and works as a pump on the body to encourage venous and lymphatic return. Petrissage are massage movements that include some deeper work - kneading, wringing, skin rolling, pick-up-and-squeeze and (sometimes) tapping - on areas of specific muscle tension, a session usually lasts for 60 minutes.
Other treatments in London
A Swedish massage is a good way to alleviate stress levels and help detoxify the body. The Swedish body massage improves circulation, skin tone and elasticity, boosts immunity and encourages better sleep. It has also shown to be helpful in reducing pain and joint stiffness.
The five basic strokes of Swedish massage are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), percussion (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration (shaking).
Therapists use massage oils to facilitate effleurage, a series of circular massage strokes made with the palm of the hand to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using petrissage. Effleurage can be firm or light – do not hesitate to state your preference for pressure - and works as a pump on the body to encourage venous and lymphatic return. Petrissage are massage movements that include some deeper work - kneading, wringing, skin rolling, pick-up-and-squeeze and (sometimes) tapping - on areas of specific muscle tension, a session usually lasts for 60 minutes.
From beauty salons to barber shops, cosmetic surgeons to gyms, and tanning salon to spas, Secret Salons has London covered. We've found you the list of the best Swedish Massage salons in London. Just give your chosen salon a call or drop in, and book your appointment today. Keep your eyes peeled for special Secret Salons offers the salons may be promoting on their salon pages, and then once you've chosen and had your London Swedish Massage appointment, don't forget to come back and write a review!
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Face 2 Face
60 Chetwynd RoadKentish TownLondonNW5 1DJThis is a delightful salon run by Dawn and Sharon whose calm and cheerful attitude to their work and clients is always exemplary. Each treatment I ha... read more- Review by Sasha -
Strand Health Club
96-97 StrandSomerset HouseLondonWC2R 0EWI've been to Strand Health Club the day before yesterday for a massage and it was fabulous...I cannot stop thinking about it!!! The thai masseuse was ... read moreIt was fabulous! - Review by gloria lidia -
Marion Hairdressers
19 North Pole RoadLadbroke GroveLondonW10 6QHMarion Hairdressers offer a cut and dry service as well as highlights, lowlights, colouring and tintings for women. It is a well established salon placed in the...This place is fantastic - great waxing treatments that hardly hurt compared to others I've experienced...has to be felt to be believed.... read moreCucumba! - Review by Harriet -
Peters Hairdressing
159 Lower Richmond RoadRoehamptonLondonSW15 1HHPeters Hairdressing offers a variety of services, including a cut and dry service for women as well as highlights, lowlights, tints and colouring....I couldn't believe my luck. I had a great time. Place is fab. Room average but pool and SPA are great.... read morevery very nice place - Review by Frank -
Charis Beauty Clinic
24 Arlington WayIslingtonLondonEC1R 1UYPlace for You...To Stay Beautiful. Despite the daily internal and external stresses of everyday life, there is a place for you at Charis. We have been establish...Had a new set of Nouveau semi permanent eyelash extensions at this salon. I am amazed at how real they look. The therapist was very helpfull and most ... read moreThe Beauty Lounge - Review by Rebecca Brown -
Strip
112 Talbot RoadHolland ParkLondonW11 1JRStrip uses wax that is organic, has superior grip and will minimise in-growing hairs. New for the UK is 'chocolate hazel nut wax' now available at Strip along w...Amazing Australian Lycon wax which is nearly pain free. The therapists are ver ydiscreet and professional and make sure the experience is as easy and ... read moreAmazing - Review by Jenny -
MNM Beauty Clinique
19 Perry ValeForest HillLondonSE23 2NECome and sample our beauty techniques that are performed to the highest of standards! We use only the best products on our clients as we know how important it i...i have been going to this shop for the past year! I will go nowhere else for my eyebrow wax and lashes! Mariam you do the best lashes hun for sure! my... read morewaxing! - Review by Gill -
Sabai Leela Day Spa
282 Old Brompton RoadLONDONSW5 9HRSabai Leela Day Spa offers a blend of traditional beauty services beauty services and a full range of authentic Thai Massage and herbal treatments for both male...So my gf wanted me to try waxing my chest and after a long debate I gave in. After reading some reviews I decided to visit a local spa called Sabai Le... read moreMemorable chest and ab wax - Review by Mike F. -
Genco Male Emporium
9 Devonshire RoadChiswickLondonW4 2EUMen - don't fear a bit of male grooming! I have to admit I was a little hesitant about a trip to Genco upon request and recommendation of my girlfrien... read moreFantastic Male Grooming! - Review by Steve H -
The Oasis
84 Lower MarshSouthwarkLondonSE1 7ABThe Oasis is a Clarins Beauty Salon offering a range of Clarins and Perfector facials, also massage.Arasys body toning, waxing, eyelash tinting, manicures, pedi...used to go there when I worked in this area. They provide really good facial treatments.... read moreGood facial treatments - Review by Katia -
Someone Very Beautifull
398a Brockley RoadBrockleyLondonSE4 2DHGood but the hairdresser talks so much she doesn't concentrate. She sometimes stops to have a chat which is so unproffessional and once she stopped do... read more- Review by Annon -
Lemoge Clinic
191 Kilburn High RoadKilburnLondonNW6 7HYI disliked this salon as they are very unorganized and not very clean. sorry say.... read more- Review by Jade -
Holistic Beauty
58 Kenway RoadLondonSW5 0RAI got this deal for a Swedish massage and facial but when I told the therapist I wanted deeper tissue massage she asked for additional £10 which I pai... read moremassage which was like a back rub!! - Review by hunt -
Patrick Ludde
22 Maddox StreetCovent GardenlondonW1S 1PWterrible hair style, not what i asked for - unbelievably rude manager.... read more- Review by moomoo2 -
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Harmony Health & Beauty
10 Crossfield RoadHampsteadLondonNW3 4NSCinzia at Harmony Health & Beauty is well known from over 17 years for her expertise in skin care. She offers expert advice the latest treatm... -
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