Massage Therapy
Full-body massage using flowing effleurage and kneading techniques to calm your nervous system, lower cortisol and leave you feeling genuinely restored.
About This Treatment
Swedish massage is the most widely practised form of massage therapy, and the reason is straightforward. Using long effleurage strokes, kneading, friction and gentle stretching across the whole body, it activates your parasympathetic nervous system, shifting you out of stress mode and into genuine rest.
Research shows it measurably lowers cortisol in the bloodstream and triggers the release of serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin is also a precursor to melatonin, which is why clients consistently report sleeping better after regular sessions. At YK Wellness, our Swedish massage is anything but generic. Your therapist tailors the pressure, pace and focus to what your body needs on the day.
If you have been running on empty, carrying the weight of a busy life, or simply have not made time for yourself, consider this your permission slip.
Benefits
Swedish massage has a well-established evidence base. Here is what it can genuinely do for you.
Activates the parasympathetic nervous system and measurably lowers cortisol. The calm you feel during a session carries over into the hours and days that follow.
Long strokes towards the heart encourage blood flow, improving oxygen delivery to tissues and helping the body clear metabolic waste.
The treatment stimulates serotonin production, which your body converts into melatonin. Better sleep chemistry, not just a pleasant hour on the table.
Clients consistently report leaving sessions feeling lighter, more energised, and better equipped to face whatever comes next.
Client Stories
"After a long term shoulder operation, I was nervous about getting massage therapy. But Yury made me feel completely at ease from the very first minute. I left feeling like a completely different person."
"Yury is absolutely fantastic. He has this magical ability of making even therapeutic massages feel genuinely pleasant. Calm, knowledgeable, and completely professional."
FAQ
It's actually our most recommended treatment for first-timers. The pressure is gentle to medium, the movements are flowing and intuitive, and the whole experience is designed to make you feel comfortable and at ease. Your therapist will check in with you throughout.
Swedish massage uses lighter pressure and longer strokes, focusing on overall relaxation and circulation. Deep tissue uses firmer pressure to target the deeper layers of muscle and address specific areas of chronic tension or injury. If you're unsure which is right for you, contact us and we'll help you decide.
Absolutely. Your consultation at the start of the session is your opportunity to tell your therapist exactly what you'd like, whether that's a focus on the back and shoulders, full body coverage, or avoiding certain areas. We adapt to you.
For stress management and general wellbeing, monthly sessions are a wonderful routine. If you're going through a particularly demanding period, fortnightly sessions can make a significant difference. There's really no wrong answer, listen to your body.
You've earned this.
60, 90 or 120 minute sessions. Online booking is quick and easy via Fresha.