Massage therapy is a manual therapeutic discipline recognised in Switzerland that uses kneading, pressure, friction, effleurage and soft tissue mobilisation techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve blood and lymph circulation, and promote physical and mental recovery. ASCA and RME certified massage therapists practise in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Fribourg and throughout French and German-speaking Switzerland, in private clinics, health centres, workplaces or at home. Massage therapy is indicated for numerous conditions: chronic muscle pain, low back pain, neck pain, contractures, trigger points, stress-related tension, sports recovery, muscle injuries, fibromyalgia, circulation disorders, oedema, chronic fatigue and sleep disorders. Depending on the patient's needs, the therapist may use different techniques: Swedish massage (classic), deep tissue, sports massage, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), prenatal and postnatal massage, reflexology, fasciatherapy or hot stone massage. Sessions are personalised and partially reimbursed by ASCA and RME supplementary insurance. Massage therapy integrates perfectly into a holistic health approach alongside physiotherapy, osteopathy or conventional medicine.
Effective relief of contractures, trigger points and myofascial pain
Improved blood and lymph circulation throughout the body
Accelerated recovery after intense physical exertion or sports injury
Significant reduction of stress, anxiety and sleep disorders
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) for oedema, water retention and heavy legs
Corporate massage for workplace health and RSI prevention
Varied techniques: Swedish, deep tissue, sports, prenatal, postnatal
Partial reimbursement via ASCA/RME supplementary insurance