What is a European massage?

There are different styles in massages according to the region over the world. For example Swedish massage, is in fact the same style as and often referred to as European massage. It's probably the most commonly known Massage Therapy style, providing a simple, relaxing technique with fantastic benefits for overall well-being. Primarily defined by the style of stroke applied, Swedish/European massage has five basic styles of sliding and gliding type strokes. If you want to get a little technical, they're called 'effleurage' which is a fancy French Word meaning 'to skim' or 'light touch.'