Massage
Swedish massage in Sittingbourne
Relax, switch off and give tired muscles some attention with a Swedish massage at RevitaliseU-Kent in Sittingbourne.
Laura provides full-body Swedish massage and focused back, neck and shoulder treatments from her private treatment room at The Oast Business Centre.
Choose from 30, 45, 60 or 90-minute appointments depending on how much time you have and the areas you would like Laura to work on.
What is it?
What is Swedish massage?
Swedish massage is one of the most widely used forms of massage therapy. It uses long, flowing movements combined with techniques such as kneading, rolling and rhythmic strokes.
Laura works directly on the skin using massage oil, cream or balm. Pressure can be adjusted according to your preference and the areas being treated.
The aim is not simply to apply as much pressure as possible. A good Swedish massage combines comfortable pressure with controlled movements to help you relax and work on areas that feel tense or tight.
Massage and wellbeing
What can Swedish massage help with?
Swedish massage is often chosen for relaxation and to ease the feeling of muscular tightness after work, exercise, driving or long periods spent in one position. The combination of flowing strokes, kneading and work on the soft tissues can make it a useful treatment when your body feels tired or tense.
Massage is also used within UK healthcare as a form of hands-on treatment. The NHS physiotherapy guidance explains that manual therapy can include massage, where a practitioner uses their hands to work on an affected area and help with movement and discomfort.
UK clinical guidance also recognises a role for massage in some circumstances. The NICE guideline for low back pain and sciatica includes soft-tissue techniques such as massage within manual therapy. For low back pain, NICE recommends manual therapy only as part of a treatment package that also includes exercise, rather than as a treatment on its own.
NHS supportive-care services also use massage to help people relax and ease tension in the muscles and soft tissues. This fits closely with the reason many people choose Swedish massage: to take time out, reduce physical tension and leave the body feeling more comfortable.
Swedish massage at RevitaliseU-Kent is provided as a massage and wellbeing treatment. It is not intended to diagnose or treat an underlying medical condition.
Full body
Full body Swedish massage
A full-body treatment gives Laura time to work across several areas rather than concentrating on one specific problem area.
The 90-minute appointment provides more time to work at a relaxed pace and spend longer on areas where you tend to hold tension.
60 minutes
90 minutes
Focused treatment
Back, neck and shoulder massage
If most of your tension is concentrated around your upper body, you can choose a shorter back, neck and shoulder treatment.
This can suit people who spend long periods at a desk, drive regularly or simply prefer a more focused massage.
30 minutes
45 minutes
Your appointment
What happens during your treatment?
Before the massage begins, Laura will ask about any areas you would particularly like her to work on and anything she should avoid.
You can then settle into the treatment without needing to talk unless you want to.
You can discuss
- Areas of muscular tension
- Preferred pressure
- Previous injuries
- Sensitive areas
- Whether you prefer oil, cream or balm
- Any health conditions that may affect the treatment
Find us
Swedish massage in Sittingbourne
Treatments take place at one venue in Sittingbourne.
The Oast Business Centre
62 Bell RoadSittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4HE
The location is convenient for clients travelling from Sittingbourne, Teynham, Newington, Faversham and surrounding villages.
Questions
Swedish massage FAQs
Yes, you can book a 30 or 45-minute back, neck and shoulder Swedish massage rather than a full-body treatment.
This gives Laura more time to concentrate on the areas where you feel tension.
A 60-minute treatment is suitable for a standard full-body massage, while 90 minutes allows more time to work across different areas.
The longer appointment may suit you if you want a slower treatment or would like additional time spent on particular muscles.
No, Swedish massage should not need to be painful to be effective.
Laura can adjust the pressure according to your preference. Tell her during the treatment if anything feels uncomfortable.
You will normally need to uncover the areas being massaged, but towels or coverings are used so only the area being treated is exposed.
Laura will explain what you need to do before the treatment begins.
Massage may provide short-term relief from some forms of neck and shoulder discomfort, although results vary between people and causes.
Persistent, unexplained or severe pain should be assessed by an appropriate healthcare professional rather than relying on massage alone.
Massage
Ready to relax?
Choose from 30, 45, 60 or 90-minute Swedish massage appointments at RevitaliseU-Kent in Sittingbourne.