Sarah Brunner
DemoPraxis Sarah Brunner
- 4.7(3)
- Zurich
- Languages: de · en · pt
Manual lymphatic drainageClassical massageMedical massage
- Price
- CHF 63–135
- Next appointment
- Available Mon, 19 Oct
Classical massage
Classical massage is a hands-on treatment of the muscles. The therapist strokes, kneads and rubs the skin and muscles to ease tension and stimulate blood flow. Many people find it soothing and relaxing.
- therapists
- 16
- session length
- 30–60 min
Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor first. In an emergency: 144
Origin and approach
Classical massage goes back to so-called Swedish massage from the 19th century. It is based on five basic strokes: stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping and vibration. The idea is that pressure and movement loosen the tissue and promote wellbeing.
What a session is like
Length: 30–60 min- At the start, the therapist asks about your complaints, your health and what you would like.
- You lie on a massage table and only uncover the areas being treated; the rest of you stays covered.
- Depending on your needs, your back, neck, arms or legs are massaged with oil or lotion.
- Say at any time if the pressure is too firm or too light.
- Afterwards, it is worth resting for a moment and having something to drink.
Classical massage: what is it used for?
- Muscle tension: some studies show that massage can ease tension in the short term.
- Back and neck pain: massage can ease pain in the short term, especially alongside movement and exercises.
- Stress: some studies suggest that massage can help you relax.
- Headaches and sleep problems: some people report relief, but there is little research.
How well is the effect supported?
Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.
What do the dots mean?How to read the rating
- Established
- recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Partly supported
- effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Limited evidence
- few or weak studies
- Hardly studied
- used, but hardly or not studied
The rating covers the research, not the therapist.
- Limited evidence
Back pain
May bring short-term relief. No long-term benefit shown; the evidence is weak.
- Limited evidence
Muscle tension
Often felt as pleasant. Hardly any difference compared with sham treatments; the studies are weak.
- Limited evidence
Neck pain
Hardly any difference compared with sham treatments. The studies are weak.
Therapists: Classical massage
Claudia Huber
DemoPraxis Claudia Huber
- 4.8(4)
- Basel
- Languages: de · fr
Manual lymphatic drainageClassical massageSports massage- Price
- CHF 60–130
- Next appointment
- Available from tomorrow
- Price
- CHF 66–140
- Next appointment
- Available from tomorrow
Costs and health insurance
- Basic insurance
- usually not.
- Supplementary insurance
- often 50–80% with EMR- or ASCA-recognised therapists, often up to an annual maximum.
- Your insurer
- Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
- Practice prices
- See prices in each practice profile.
Good to know
- For tension, a few sessions one to two weeks apart are often useful; many people also come regularly to relax.
- Massage is not given with a fever, acute inflammation, thrombosis, a fresh injury or skin problems in the area to be treated.
- If you take blood thinners, are pregnant or have cancer, mention it beforehand so the treatment can be adapted.
- Have new, severe or unexplained pain checked by a doctor first, for example after an accident or if you have numbness.
Training and recognition in Switzerland
There is no state-regulated training for classical massage, so training varies widely. It is usually paid privately; some supplementary insurers contribute if the therapist is registered with EMR or ASCA.