Swedish Massage in Oxford
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.
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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 Oxford covered. We've found you the list of the best Swedish Massage salons in Oxford. 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 Oxford Swedish Massage appointment, don't forget to come back and write a review!
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Fabians Health & Beauty Studio
130A High StreetOxfordOxfordOX1 4DHGreat salon for Oxford-ites, good prices and quality service.... read moreAll the mod cons - Review by Jill -
Tao Beauty Salon
99 St. AldatesOxfordOxfordOX1 1BTGot a manicure from Tao and it was brilliant!... read moreBrilliant! - Review by Maria -
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Head To Toe
6-8 Cumnor RoadOxfordOxfordOX1 5JPHead to Toe opened its doors in 1990, a small two stylist and two beauty therapist salon under one roof, in Wootton, Boars Hill, Oxford.Started by Hayley May, a...Head to Toe looks fab and leaves you looking fab! Got a facial here last month and it was relaxing and effective. Would recommend.... read more- Review by Allie -
Leonas Hair and Beauty Salon & Academy
291,Iffley Road,OxfordOxfordOX4 4AQ10% Discount, Pensioners, Students, NHS, Local Council...The Best In Oxford and Very Economical,World Class Haircuts and Very Experience Colour Technician and so affordable,Fantastic,Must Visit........ read moreBest In Oxford - Review by Matty King -
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