This is the most common type of massage and it is also known as Swedish massage or simply massage therapy.

Swedish Body Massage uses a system of long gliding strokes, kneading, and friction techniques with circular movements on superficial layers of muscles, generally in the direction of blood flow towards the heart, because there is an emphasis on improving blood flow to the soft tissues and sometimes combine the active and passive movements of the joints.

Swedish Body Massage is used to promote general relaxation, improve blood circulation and range of motions, and to relieve muscle tension.

This massage therapy can be very gentle and relaxing but it is a fairly vigorous massage and usually uses a complete, full body treatment, though sometimes only a part of the body is worked on when one area needs extra attention.