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Swedish massage in Pittsburgh

About Swedish massage

Swedish massage is the most widely practiced form of massage therapy in the Western world and the foundational modality from which many other Western techniques have developed. It employs five primary strokes—effleurage (gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic percussion), friction, and vibration—applied to the body's soft tissues to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and reduce muscular tension. Sessions are typically conducted on a massage table, with the client draped and unclothed beneath a sheet, with only the area being worked uncovered at any given time. Swedish massage is an excellent choice for individuals new to massage, those seeking general relaxation and stress relief, and clients who prefer a lighter to moderate pressure. It also serves as the basis for many specialty approaches, meaning that even sessions focused on a particular concern often incorporate Swedish technique as part of the overall treatment.

12 verified therapists offering Swedish

Charlotte Knowlton

they/she

East Liberty · 4 yrs

As a massage therapist, I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for people at …

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Dallas Wright

Fox Chapel, Lawrenceville · 3 yrs

Hello, My name is Dallas Wright and my massage therapy practice is called Body Alignment Maintenance …

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Patríck Horgan

(pronounced puh-TREEK)

Regent Square · 2 yrs

Hi there. I've been a licensed massage therapist practicing full-time since 2024. After completing my rigorous …

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Alexander Rogers

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Aspinwall, Shadyside

I first became enamored with Massage Therapy during the heydays of my previous career. I was …

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Kalene Strange

She/Her

Bellevue · 8 yrs

Kalene takes an integrative approach to bodywork, blending multiple modalities to create personalized treatment plans that …

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Raphael Dymek

Lawerenceville · 1 yr

Hey there, my name is Raphael but most people call me "Raffi". I am a licensed …

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Kyle Peffer

He/him

North Hills · 9 yrs

I'm a massage therapist with a focus in the more medical modalites consisting of: Neural Reset …

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Vanessa Gangewere

She/They

Wexford · 2 yrs

Hi! I specialize in helping people to relieve chronic pain. Whether that's been a life long …

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Lavender Sedlock

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Lawrenceville · 9 yrs

Somatic healing, divination, sacred bodywork, and energy work for women and those who resonate with women-centered …

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Eryk Ve (they/he)

Regent Square · 8 yrs

Eryk's massage style has been described as intuitive, with moderate to deep pressure. They weave modalities …

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Frankie Rain

they/them

Squirrel Hill · 8 yrs

Integrative, trauma Informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive _____________ Hi, I’m Frankie! I am a queer, non-binary, …

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Anthony Garuccio

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East Liberty · 2 yrs

I help individuals reconnect with their bodies and calm their nervous systems through the power of …

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