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Claremont Natural Healing Centre
Lower Ground Floor Suite, 28 Claremont Road
Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4RF
020 8288 0393

Swedish Body Massage

Massage 1

Swedish Body Massage works on the physiological and psychological: the benefits have been recognised and valued since ancient times. It has been used as a therapeutic healing treatment for relieving pain and discomfort and for invigorating, soothing and beautifying the body.

The massage uses three main hand actions: effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), and tapotment (hacking or tapping). These manipulations stimulate the cardiovascular system, bringing fresh blood and nutrients to tired muscles. The lymphatic system is also invigorated, flushing away toxins. The nervous system is energised, releasing endorphins which generate an immediate sense of wellbeing.

A full body massage, which takes approximately 50-60 minutes, includes work on the neck, shoulders, arms, abdomen, legs and back. The treatment is easily customised to give additional attention to specific areas or to avoid particularly sensitive areas.

A back, neck and shoulders massage, which takes about 25-30 minutes, generally concentrates on the upper body. This may also be adapted to concentrate on particularly stressed areas of the body.

Massage 2

Massage has important toning effects on the body. By relaxing the body, massage can relieve stress, tension and pain. Massage can help all body systems, including the following and many more:

  • Improves circulatory conditions
  • Stimulates the immune and lymphatic systems
  • Aids respiratory problems
  • Relaxes muscles, improving muscular stiffness and joint mobility
  • Calms the nervous system and emotional issues
  
  • Lifts the spirits/mood
  • Assists in lowering high blood pressure
  • Improves skin conditions
  • Helps with menstrual problems
  • Releases toxins from the tissues

Carly Cheeseman photo

Carly Cheeseman, our therapist, trained at Kingston College for a VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Body Massage with Anatomy and Physiology. Having completed this, she is continuing to study further complementary/alternative therapies.

The treatment cost for a full Swedish Body Massage is £40 for a 1 hour session, or £200 for a course of six. Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage is £25 for a 30 minute session, or £125.00 for a course of six.


There is some After Care Advice you should follow after your massage, in order to gain the full benefit from it. Please read it before your first treatment (you can print out the page for reference if you wish).