This video is a good introduction to the common strokes in massage, effleurage, sweeping, fanning, pulling, v-draining and nerve stroke.

Below, in parenthesis, is the minute where each stroke is demonstrated in the video.

Effleurage (1:00)
Sweeping (1:32)
Fanning (2:20)
Pulling (2:45)
V-Draining (3:35)
Nerve Stroke (4:40)
Cautions and Contraindications (4:56)

Effleurage is a versatile stroke, usually the easiest to learn and be used by most beginning massage students.

A Swedish massage is characterized by long flowing strokes given over the entire body. A demonstration of Swedish massage therapy with tips by Gretchen Revas (relaxwilmington.com).

Swedish massage incorporates the use of effleurage, petrissage and friction massage techniques in order to loosen the muscles and relieve tension. Learn more about the basics of Swedish massage with tips from massage therapist Sundae Thomas (www.naturalsundae.com).

A complete body experience. Victoria Sprigg CIBTAC, MISPA, IIHHT, holistic therapist, demonstrate Swedish massage therapy.

A complete body experience.
Victoria Sprigg CIBTAC, MISPA, IIHHT, holistic therapist, demonstrates Swedish massage therapy.

A complete body experience.
Victoria Sprigg CIBTAC, MISPA, IIHHT, holistic therapist

Victoria Sprigg CIBTAC, MISPA, IIHHT, holistic therapist

A complete full body experience.
Victoria Sprigg CIBTAC, MISPA, IIHHT, holistic therapist