Gentle, flowing massage focused on relaxation, stress relief, and overall wellness. The perfect introduction to massage therapy and ideal for anyone seeking a calming, restorative experience.
Swedish massage is the most well-known style of Western massage. It uses long, flowing strokes (effleurage), kneading (petrissage), rhythmic tapping (tapotement), and gentle joint movements to relax the entire body. Pressure is light to moderate rather than deep and targeted.
It’s the foundation that most people picture when they hear “massage” — calming, full-body, and restorative. At Breathe Massage & Fitness, every Swedish massage also includes passive stretching to improve flexibility and unwind tension.
Choose Swedish if your primary goal is relaxation, stress relief, or general wellness. Choose deep tissue if you have specific chronic tension or pain in particular muscle groups. Many clients alternate — Swedish for regular wellness, deep tissue when problem areas flare up.
Not sure? Your therapist can blend techniques in a single session, starting with gentler Swedish strokes and applying deeper pressure where needed.
Your therapist will warm up your muscles with long flowing strokes before moving into kneading and gentle tension release. Most people find Swedish massage deeply relaxing — many clients fall asleep partway through. You’ll leave feeling calm, loose, and refreshed.
Sessions start at $75 for 30 minutes and $147 for 60 minutes. For maximum relaxation, our 90-minute ($216) and 2-hour ($288) sessions allow your therapist to work through every muscle group at a slow, unhurried pace. See full pricing.