Swedish massage in Highlands Ranch

Who it suits

Pick Swedish if this is your first massage, if you've found deep work too much, or if you want a slow, gentle session and not a workout for your muscles. It's also the easy choice when you aren't sure what you want. Not sure it will be firm enough? Start here and say "a little firmer" as you go. That is a complete request.

The rooms have wood-lined walls, soft lighting and a table made up with linens, so you can settle in before the session starts.

What to tell your therapist

Say how light or firm you like it and where you want extra time.

You can ask for lighter or firmer pressure at any point, though Swedish stays light to medium. For firmer work, book deep tissue next time, or compare the two in our deep tissue and Swedish guide.

What Swedish massage in Highlands Ranch feels like

Long strokes and kneading, one area after another, at a steady pace from start to finish.

Pressure can differ from one area to the next. Ask for firmer on your shoulders and lighter on your legs, and the therapist adjusts.

Weighing it against another style? Read about Chinese and Swedish massage.