Swedish massage is the most popular and best-known type of massage in Western countries. It is also the foundation for other types of massage, like aromatherapy massage, deep tissue massage and sports massage. Was Swedish Massage Really Developed in Sweden? No. “Swedish massage” is actually something of a misnomer. The Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839), who worked at the University of Stockholm, developed “Medical Gymnastics,” a system that involved movements performed by a … [Read more...]