Massage By Cheryl Ann

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a mom and entrepreneur, your body keeps up. But you've got to take care of it to do more. Let's talk about what you love to do to build regular massage sessions around your "more." There are many types of massage therapy, from classics like Swedish and deep tissue to more exotic styles like shiatsu. Whether you'd like to branch out a bit or have a health condition or injury, choosing a style of massage can be confusing if you're not quite sure what it involves.

Here is a list of the most popular types of massage (including some that may be new to you). The standard type of massage offered in most clinics, gyms, spas, and wellness centers, Swedish massage is virtually synonymous with massage therapy. Swedish massage is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology, compared to the energy-centric style more common in Asian forms of massage.

Using lotion or oil, massage therapists typically begin with broad general strokes and then transition to specific strokes to address problem areas.