Swedish Massage: does not really involve deep, specific work, as in Triggerpoint or Deep tissue work. It consists of long, gliding strokes, but can be integrated with some deep tissue work, depending on the clients' needs and timeframe of the session. Some of the techniques go a bit deeper into the musculature, but certainly not as deep as Triggerpoint or deep tissue. It is wonderful for general relaxation, however, as the work has a type of flow and rythym. It is wonderful for stress, and for helping the immune system.

• Effleurage: long gliding strokes; great for "opening and greeting" the area.
• Petrissage: picture yourself "kneading" bread dough.
• Tapotement: Tapping, drumming motions or "clacking", where the hands are brought together in a "prayer position" and drummed on the client, making a strange sound. Source:EzineArticles.com/?expert=
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