Focusing on your muscles, Swedish massage is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology as opposed to energy work that is more common in Asian-style massage. Swedish massage usually includes some deeper work on areas of specific muscle tension, but if you truly want deeper, more intensive work and firmer pressure, book a deep tissue or sports massage. Relaxation massage uses slower smoother, lighter, gliding strokes. There is less emphasis on working out serious adhesions or knots in the muscle tissue. Sometimes people even fall asleep during a relaxation massage. There are still many substantial health benefits to a relaxation massage, including calming the nervous system, promoting a sense of well- being, improving blood circulation and stimulating the body’s lymphatic system, which carries away waste products.
Contact: Heidi Haltiner
Hours: By Appointment Only
Phone: 808-357-0181
E-mail: massagebyheidimaui@yahoo.com