Massage Therapist Laura Gaske

Swedish massage is one of the most commonly offered massage techniques. It’s sometimes called a classic massage. The technique aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension. Swedish massage is gentler than deep tissue massage and better suited for people interested in relaxation and tension relief.

Its targets the upper body and is loosely based around the technique used in Swedish massage.

Deep tissue massages target deeper muscle structures and fascia (also known as connective tissue) to release tension deep within the tissue. As you might suspect, deep tissue massage is not quite as relaxing as a Swedish massage. Let’s just say it’s more results-oriented. Because it works by releasing muscle tension layer-by-layer, deep tissue massage is best suited for those with chronic pain or for treating sports and small muscle injuries.