Swedish Massage is an integral part of Medical Therapeutics consisting of effleurage, petrissage and tapotement. Swedish massage was developed in Europe for use in medical clinics to treat poor circulation, stagnation of lymphatic fluids and to detoxify the ground regulation matrix of the body by increasing circulation of metabolic waste trapped in the tissues. Swedish Massage also helps to decrease cellulite over a period of time.

Deep Tissue Therapy has various origins so there are various techniques used by massage therapists. Deep Tissue Therapy is very invigorating, causing greater blood flow and circulation within the muscle and stimulating the lymphatic system and lymphatic drainage.

The most popular is Shiatsu developed in Japan. Shiatsu releases trigger points in the various muscle groups and releases trapped metabolites in the muscles, causing better muscular balance and fewer metabolites left in the tissues after strenuous exercise. Shiatsu or Trigger Point Therapy can be done with light, medium, and hard pressures based on preferences of the patient. Shiatsu is one of the oldest forms of deep tissue.

It is not recommended for all patients, because with any deep tissue therapy, based on the individual patient, there are various levels of trapped metabolites in the muscles that when released cause mild pain. It is recommended patients begin slowly and work into profoundly deep tissue therapy. It is common to have soreness in the tissues for up to forty-eight hours after a deep tissue treatment. This also must be supervised by a Physician, because chronic and acute pain may indicate an existing medical condition.