Swedish Massage Therapy
Swedish massage therapy is the classic, gentle full-body treatment that helps your nervous system settle, improves circulation, and allows muscles to relax. At Juniper Registered Massage Therapy in Steveston, our RMTs tailor each session to your comfort using long, flowing strokes and light-to-moderate pressure to melt stress, ease everyday aches, and leave you refreshed.

What does Swedish massage help with?
Stress & Nervous-system Overload
General Fatigue & Poor Sleep
Neck, Shoulder, and Back Tightness
Sluggish Circulation
What Are The Swedish Massage Techniques?
Effleurage (Long Gliding Strokes)
Massage therapist applies slow, continuous strokes from distal to proximal along limbs and back. Rhythmic glide promotes venous-lymphatic return and warms superficial fascia for deeper work. Progressive layering reduces sympathetic arousal and prepares erector spinae and gluteal tissues for kneading.
Kneading, Lifting, Squeezing
The therapist lifts and compresses muscle bellies such as trapezius, gastrocnemius, and deltoid. Cyclic loading improves pliability, mobilizes interstitial fluid, and disperses minor adhesions. Restored compliance enhances shoulder and calf mechanics during daily movement.
Friction (Circular or Transverse)
Practitioner delivers small, focused strokes over thicker tissues like the lumbar paraspinals, forearm extensors, and iliotibial tract margins. Local shear increases microcirculation and reduces tender nodules without exceeding comfort. Controlled friction refines glide between fascia and muscle for smoother motion.
Tapotement
Therapist uses light, rhythmic percussion across the thorax, arms, and thighs. Brief stimulation heightens proprioceptive input and can either energize or calm depending on tempo. Balanced application refreshes fatigued tissues without provoking soreness.
Vibration & Shaking (Oscillatory Soothing)
Clinician introduces fine vibrations and gentle segmental shaking around the cervical spine, scapulothoracic region, and lumbar area. Low-amplitude oscillation reduces guarding and encourages parasympathetic settling. Soft resonance improves breath ease and releases residual holding patterns.
What is the Cost of Swedish Massage?
30-minute
RMT session- Designed for addressing two primary areas of concern or for patients returning after more than a year since their last therapy session.
45-minute
RMT session- Ideal for patients focusing on a single primary area of concern, this treatment is also highly recommended for pediatric patients, ensuring targeted care tailored to their specific needs.
60-minute
RMT session- Recommended for initial visits, this treatment typically allows for focused care on one primary area of concern, with the opportunity to address a secondary area as well.
90-minute
RMT session- Designed for addressing two primary areas of concern or for patients returning after more than a year since their last therapy session.
How to Book a Swedish Massage?
Week 01
Choose Your Swedish Massage Therapist
Week 02
Select the Swedish Massage Service
Week 03
Pick a Date and Time
Week 03
Provide Personal Information
Week 03
Prepare for the Appointment
Trusted by Thousands of Patients
N S
Jean is amazing! I am so thankful for her. She saves my neck, back, and shoulders on the regular. Came in with a migraine today and after seeing her, it’s gone. The needling helped so much with the tension and stiffness. Savior!!!
Carmen de Sousa
I just had a very relaxing perinatal massage treatment at Juniper from Dabin. She is knowledgeable, professional, and super friendly. She made me feel comfortable and relieved so much of the tension in all areas of my body from my pregnancy. I have booked 3 more back to back upcoming sessions and cant wait to return!
Barb Dawson
I’m truly astounded by what an amazing difference one massage with Jamie has made to my severe pain!! I’m able to walk without a limp as I no longer have to favour a side. I will definitely be seeing him on a regular basis in the future. Thank you!
Micheal Wong
Very cozy, friendly place. Kristina is great n very experienced, especially with migraine issues. Her treatment is so calm n soft but efficiency as well. It’s really relaxing n thanks for the treatment, I can have a good n quality sleeps the following nights without migraine occur.
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