Just like its name, relaxation massage centers on the relaxation of a client. It focuses mainly on giving the client quality time to recover from the daily stresses of everyday life. When you want to receive a relaxation massage, you can expect the treatment to involve:
Long smooth gliding strokes that are both rhythmic and flowing
Pressure that is deeply relaxing, but not painful
A treatment designed to relax and soothe you, but not to relieve chronic pain or other underlying conditions
A therapist who also takes the massage environment into account – look for soothing music, warm towels, and occasionally using essential oils to enhance both the environment and the effects of the massage