The therapist generally uses massage oil, talc, or cream to facilitate making long, smooth strokes over the body.
Swedish massage is done with the person covered by towels, a technique called "draping".
One part of the body uncovered, massaged, and then covered up before moving on to another part of the body.
Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports, deep tissue and aromatherapy.
There are so many more benefits of massage and if you've never had a massage before, now is definitely the time to get one which ever one you choose.