Better circulation and oxygenation
Strokes directed toward the heart support venous and lymphatic return, which shows as lighter legs and better recovery.
Oriental Massage
Classic Swedish Massage
The massage almost everyone pictures when they say "a massage". Five foundational strokes — effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement and vibration — that boost circulation and tone muscle. No exoticism and no surprises: that's exactly why it works.
What it is and where it comes from
Almost every Western massage you know descends from this one.
It was developed by the Swede Per Henrik Ling in the early nineteenth century, and his contribution was systematisation: instead of a practice handed down by custom, he defined five specific strokes with identified physiological functions. It became the origin of modern physiotherapy.
That systematisation explains why it remains the most widespread in the world. Each stroke has a purpose: effleurage warms and supports venous return, petrissage mobilises fibre, friction works adhesions, tapotement stimulates and vibration relaxes. A massage with no mystery and clear logic.
The session in numbers
Duration30 · 45 · 60 · 90 min
Area workedFull body
ClothingOn the table, with oil
From€50
Pressure intensity
GentleDeep
Medium, adjustableCharacter of the treatment
Relaxing8/10
Therapeutic8/10
Energising7/10
What you'll feel
Relief from mild stiffness
For everyday general tension it's more than enough. You don't need an intense massage if what you have isn't a knot.
Muscle tone and elasticity
Petrissage mobilises fibre and keeps muscle elastic, particularly useful if you lead a sedentary life.
Fully adjustable pressure
The most versatile treatment on our menu: it can be gentle, medium or firm as you ask, without changing technique.
Who it's for — and who should check first
Especially good if you
- Want a massage with no complications or experiments
- Are here for the first time and prefer something familiar
- Have general tension rather than one specific knot
- Want to be able to adjust the pressure during the session
- Lead a sedentary life and feel seized up
- Are gifting it and don't know what the other person prefers
Talk to us first if you
- Are pregnant — we offer a dedicated prenatal massage
- Take anticoagulants or bruise easily
- Have significant varicose veins, thrombosis or phlebitis
- Have an active infection, fever or acute inflammation
- Are allergic to oils or have highly reactive skin
This is the most versatile and safest treatment on our menu. If you don't know which to choose and have no specific complaint, this or Kohorelax are the sensible options.
Durations and prices
Price per person. Individual session in a private room.
30 minutes50€
45 minutes60€
60 minutes80€
90 minutes110€
Frequently asked questions
Is it a relaxing or a therapeutic massage?
It can be both, and that's its strength. With gentle pressure it works as relaxation; with firm pressure it addresses stiffness and circulation. Say so at the start and the therapist adjusts. It's the most adaptable treatment we offer.
How is it different from Kohorelax?
Kohorelax aims at switching off: enveloping strokes, steady rhythm, always gentle pressure. Swedish is more technical and varied, includes tapotement and friction, and takes higher pressure. Want to fall asleep? Kohorelax. Want muscle worked too? Swedish.
Is the tapotement necessary?
No, and it can be left out entirely. Some people find it invigorating and others find it irritating. Say so at the start and we work without it.
Does it work for knots?
For general tension and mild stiffness, yes. For a settled knot with a pinpointed spot, deep tension release is more direct and effective. Swedish works the whole, not the point.
Which duration should I choose?
60 minutes (€80) for full body, the most common choice. 30 minutes (€50) if you only want back and neck. 90 minutes (€110) for detailed unhurried work.
Is it a good gift?
One of the best, precisely because it's adaptable: whoever receives it can ask for the pressure they prefer. We have gift vouchers with instant digital delivery or in a physical box.