Swedish Massage & Heated Himalayan Pink Salt Massage: Relaxation Meets Healing

Two Approaches, One Goal: Your Total Well-Being

Among the nine types of massage offered at Clinique Réhabital, Swedish massage and heated Himalayan pink salt therapeutic massage stand out for their complementarity. One is a timeless classic of relaxation; the other, a therapeutic innovation combining the mineral benefits of ancient salt with soothing heat.

Swedish Massage: The Foundation of Massage Therapy

Developed in the 19th century by Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling, Swedish massage is the most widely practiced massage technique in the world — and for good reason.

The Five Fundamental Strokes

• Effleurage — Long gliding strokes that warm the tissues and promote circulation.
• Petrissage — Compression and kneading movements that release muscle tension.
• Friction — Deep circular movements that work on knots and adhesions.
• Tapotement — Rhythmic tapping that stimulates circulation and tones muscles.
• Vibration — Gentle oscillations that relax the nervous system.

Benefits of Swedish Massage

• Stress reduction — Significantly lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels while increasing serotonin and dopamine.
• Improved circulation — Effleurage strokes direct blood toward the heart, improving tissue oxygenation.
• Mild to moderate pain relief — Effective against everyday tension: neck, shoulders, lower back.
• Increased flexibility — Stretches muscles and maintains joint suppleness.
• Immune boost — Studies show increased lymphocyte counts after a 45-minute session.
• Better sleep — The relaxing effect promotes faster sleep onset and deeper rest.

Ideal for: Massage beginners, stressed individuals and those seeking overall relaxation without intense pressure.

Heated Himalayan Pink Salt Therapeutic Massage

This exclusive technique combines therapeutic massage with heated Himalayan pink salt stones, 250 million years old and rich in 84 essential minerals and trace elements.

How It Works

Pink salt stones are heated to an optimal temperature and used as massage tools. On contact with the skin, they release their minerals while diffusing deep therapeutic heat. The therapist alternates between salt stones and manual techniques for a complete treatment.

Unique Benefits of Himalayan Salt

• Skin remineralization — 84 minerals (magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron) are absorbed through the skin, nourishing cells deeply.
• Natural detoxification — Salt attracts and neutralizes toxins, purifying tissues.
• Anti-inflammatory effect — The heat + mineral combination reduces muscular and joint inflammation.
• Gentle exfoliation — The salt texture provides a light natural scrub, leaving skin silky smooth.
• pH rebalancing — Pink salt helps normalize skin pH.
• Negative ionization — Heated salt releases negative ions that neutralize free radicals and promote relaxation.

Swedish or Himalayan Salt: How to Choose?

Here's a quick guide:

• First massage experience → Swedish massage
• Daily stress + relaxation needs → Swedish massage
• Muscle pain + detoxification → Himalayan salt
• Dry or devitalized skin → Himalayan salt (remineralizing effect)
• Chronic inflammation → Himalayan salt
• Unique sensory experience → Himalayan salt

Our massage therapists can also combine both techniques in a single session for a bespoke experience.

Book Your Appointment

Give your body the care it deserves. Whether you choose classic Swedish massage or the unique Himalayan salt experience, our expert therapists in Côte Saint-Luc welcome you. Residents of Hampstead, Westmount, NDG and Montreal welcome.