Which massage to choose?

Having a massage brings many benefits, however each massage will have different benefits. Depending on your needs and goals at the time, one massage may be more suitable than another.

In this article, we will look at what to consider when choosing a massage and which massage to choose based on your needs.

Things to consider when choosing a massage

Your need

First, ask yourself why you want a massage. What is the objective? Do you want to relax, loosen up your muscles, relieve a specific pain, improve your blood circulation?

Depending on your needs, you will already know what type of massage will best suit you.

Your preferences

Some people prefer gentle, relaxing massages, while others prefer more energetic massages. Think about your personal preferences and discuss them with your massage therapist to find the type of massage that’s best for you.

Your health condition

If you have a specific medical condition, some massage techniques may be more appropriate than others. So talk to your massage therapist to find out which type of massage is safest and most effective for you.

Which massage to choose according to your needs?

Californian massage, ideal for an ultra relaxing moment

If you want to relieve your stress and anxiety, the Californian massage is perfect for you.

Thai massage, ideal for deep stretching, improving the fluidity and flexibility of the body’s limbs and relieving stress

If you want to reconnect your body and mind and improve your well-being through preventative techniques, Thai massage is the one for you.

Let’s look at the benefits of Thai massage:

• Reduces stress
• Relieve muscular tension
• Relieves nervous tension
• Improves the quality of sleep
• Restore balance between body and mind
• Relieves headaches
• Promotes flexibility and range of motion
• Helps to let go

Swedish massage, ideal to relieve deep muscle tension and improve blood and lymphatic circulation

If you are an athlete and want to relax your muscles in depth for a boost of energy, Swedish massage is for you.

Here are the various benefits of Swedish massage:

• Release tension and muscle stiffness
• Maintains joint mobility
• Promotes greater range of motion
• Improves sports performance
• Improves sleep
• Relaxes the body and mind
• Improves blood and lymphatic circulation

Lymphatic drainage, ideal for circulating lymph and blood

Lymphatic drainage is ideal if you want to detoxify your body. It is an invigorating and deep massage technique that aims to stimulate the circulation of the lymph and to evacuate “toxin” and “waste”.

Indeed this massage has many benefits to detoxify the body:

• Activates the blood and lymphatic circulation
• Eliminates water retention and bloating
• Reduces cellulite
• Detoxifies the body
• Strengthens the immune system
• Relieves heavy legs

Deep tissue massage, ideal for a deep tissue massage

If you want to relieve and loosen the muscular tissues, you can do a deep tissue massage. It is also ideal in case of stress.

Customized massage, ideal to meet your needs of the moment in the most appropriate way

If you are looking for absolute relaxation, a customized massage is for you!

Customized massage has many benefits:

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves the quality of sleep
• Promotes a better elimination of waste and toxins from the body
• Relaxing, curative and preventive
• Harmonizes the state of mind
• Relieves tension and relaxes the whole body
• Drains the circulation of liquids in the body
• Detoxifies the body
• Allows a better oxygenation of the tissues
• Relief of heaviness in the lower limbs

In summary, the choice of a massage depends on your needs and personal preferences. Do not hesitate to discuss with your massage therapist to find the type of massage that best suits your specific needs.

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