Relaxation massage is usually a full body or head, neck and shoulders treatment that uses continual contact and long, flowing strokes which warm the body and help the body and mind to relax. 

 

Happy hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins are released which give that post-massage glow.

 

Relaxation massage has also been shown to reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which in high levels can contribute to sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression.