Basic Swedish Massage

A Basic Swedish Massage is a pattern of massage strokes applied in an even rhythm and repeated a certain number of times. 

Basic strokes include effleurage (long strokes), petrissage (kneading), vibration, gentle stretching, and tapotement (tapping or hacking).

Basic Swedish is a relaxation massage.  It typically includes light, medium, and firm pressure and many long strokes toward the heart. 

It can include scalp, ears, face, neck, arms, hands, pectorals, abdomen, back, gluteals, legs and feet.