Relaxation massage, as its name suggests, is a form of massage therapy that focuses on providing general relaxation, relieving muscle tension and improving blood circulation. Its primary goal is to assist the client in escaping the demands of their mundane tasks and taking quality time to recover from the stresses of everyday life. When you want to receive a relaxation massage, you can expect the treatment to involve:
- Long, smooth, gliding strokes that are both rhythmic and flowing
- Pressure that is deeply relaxing, but not painful
- A treatment designed to relax and soothe you, but not to relieve chronic pain or other underlying conditions
- A therapist who also takes the massage environment into account – looks for soothing music, warm towels, and occasionally uses essential oils to enhance both the environment and the effects of the massage
