Swedish massage
noun
: massage involving a system of active and passive exercise of muscles and joints
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By calming the nervous system, research shows that Swedish massage also plays a role in regulating the body’s internal clock – encouraging deeper, more restorative sleep cycles.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and hand and foot massage have proven benefits.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Swedish massage applies deep, gentle pressure for relaxation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
After winning a bronze in Swedish massage, Cool Raúl Rodriguez Hernandez glowed with pride and held his Cuban flag aloft.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Aarna Spa, Paséa Hotel & Spa Other treatments include a traditional Swedish massage, a Deep Tissue Massage, and a hot stone massage.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The spa offers a variety of massages, and the Swedish massage was heavenly.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
For some rest and relaxation, guests can enjoy a facial and Swedish massage at the onsite spa.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
The treatment to book: Aspen sits 8,000 feet above sea level, and the Altitude Adjustment Ritual—a full-body exfoliation and body mask, followed by a detoxifying facial and Swedish massage—is a great way to ease your body into this environment.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and hand and foot massage have proven benefits.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Swedish massage applies deep, gentle pressure for relaxation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
After winning a bronze in Swedish massage, Cool Raúl Rodriguez Hernandez glowed with pride and held his Cuban flag aloft.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Aarna Spa, Paséa Hotel & Spa Other treatments include a traditional Swedish massage, a Deep Tissue Massage, and a hot stone massage.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The spa offers a variety of massages, and the Swedish massage was heavenly.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
For some rest and relaxation, guests can enjoy a facial and Swedish massage at the onsite spa.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
The treatment to book: Aspen sits 8,000 feet above sea level, and the Altitude Adjustment Ritual—a full-body exfoliation and body mask, followed by a detoxifying facial and Swedish massage—is a great way to ease your body into this environment.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024
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“Swedish massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedish%20massage. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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