Also referred to as Swedish or Californian massage which, when practiced by a therapist of medical massage, is a therapeutic massage that utilises different techniques: kneading, stroking, friction plus stimulating trigger points. This creates a deep relaxation of muscles and other tissues which then eases tension.

Diseases treated include chronic or acute pain (encompassing the back, neck, shoulders, knees and ankles), rheumatoid pain, headaches, tendonitis (e.g. epicondylitis/tennis elbow).