Swedish Massage
Classic massage, at the pressure that suits you.
A consultation and suitability screening are completed before your first treatment. See Before you book below.
Swedish Massage is classic massage: long, flowing strokes, kneading and gentle pressure, adapted throughout to your comfort and your preferences. Oil is applied to the skin so the strokes can flow.
You are given privacy to undress to the level required for the areas being worked on, and are appropriately covered throughout — only the area being massaged is uncovered. You can ask for more or less pressure, or to stop, at any point.
Choose a full hour for the body, or half an hour focused on the back, or on the face and head. At Health Pod Frodsham, Swedish Massage is offered as a relaxing complementary wellbeing treatment. It does not diagnose, treat or cure medical conditions and does not replace medical care. Individual responses vary.
What happens during a session
- A short consultation, so your therapist knows your preferences and anything to work around.
- You are given privacy to undress to the level required and are appropriately covered throughout; only the area being worked on is uncovered.
- Oil is applied, and the massage works through long flowing strokes, kneading and gentle pressure, adapted to your comfort.
- Tell your therapist at any point if you would like more or less pressure, or if you would like to stop.
Potential benefits
- Relaxation and a sense of calm
- Easing the feeling of everyday tension
- Time out — an appointment set aside for yourself
- A choice of lengths, from a focused half hour to a full body hour
Who may benefit
- Adults who want to relax and switch off
- Clients who enjoy a classic, hands-on massage
- Clients carrying everyday tension who want some time out
- Clients short on time — the 30-minute back, or face and head, options
Aftercare
- Take your time when getting up from the couch
- Maintain normal, regular hydration
- Avoid excessive alcohol immediately after treatment
- Massage oil may remain on the skin and hair — bring a hair tie if you would rather keep oil out of your hair
Before you book
Your wellbeing comes first. Everyone completes a consultation and suitability screening before their first treatment, so we can make sure it’s right for you. The notes below help you know what to tell us.
May not be suitable if you have
- Fever or acute infection
- Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Intoxication
- A contagious illness
- Severe kidney or liver failure
Tell us first — areas we work around
- Varicose veins
- Open wounds or burns
- Recent fractures or sprains
- Localised skin infections — ringworm, warts, weeping eczema, cold sores or active shingles
- Acute inflammation
May need a chat or clearance first
- Cancer, or current oncology treatment
- Cardiovascular conditions, including uncontrolled high blood pressure, a pacemaker or a previous heart attack
- Haemophilia
- Anticoagulant medication
- Severe osteoporosis
These lists are not exhaustive. Treatment may be adapted, postponed or declined on safety grounds, and this therapy does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional.
Consultation first. All clients complete a consultation and suitability screening before their first treatment. This is a complementary wellbeing therapy — it supports relaxation, comfort and general wellbeing and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice or treatment. Individual responses vary.
Book this treatment
Choose a time for Swedish Massage below. For adults 18+.
Frequently asked questions
Which length should I choose?
A full body massage is 60 minutes. The 30-minute options are focused: one on the back, one on the face and head. Your therapist will happily talk it through at your consultation.
Do I have to undress?
You undress to the level required for the areas being worked on, in private, and you are appropriately covered throughout — only the area being massaged is uncovered. For the face and head massage you stay clothed.
Is oil used?
Yes. Oil is applied to the skin so the strokes can flow. Please tell your therapist about any allergies or skin sensitivities at your consultation.
What if the pressure is too much, or not enough?
Say so at any point. The pressure is adapted to your comfort and preferences, and you can ask your therapist to ease off, work more firmly, or stop altogether.