Massage Therapy

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Many types of practices are associated with massage and include bodywork, manual therapy, energy medicine, and breathwork. Other names for massage and related practices include hands-on work, body/somatic therapy, and somatic movement education.

Some examples of massage therapy are: Bowen Technique, Breema®, Champissage™ (Indian Head Massage), Deep Tissue Massage, Esalen® Massage, Hilot, Koho Anma, Lomi Lomi, Myofascial Release, Myomassology, Postural Integration, Shiatsu, Structural Integration, Rolfing, Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Watsu

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Massage Therapies

Massage Methods and Therapies

Massage Methods and Therapies Practitioners of massage include massage therapists, athletic trainers and physical therapists. Massage practitioners work in a variety of medical and recreational settings and may travel to private...

10 Most Popular Types Of Massage Therapy Which Massage Is Right For You? By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of massage therapy to help...

Koho Anma

Koho Anma Traditional Japanese Massage & Bodywork Anma means to press (An) and rub (Ma). It also means to spread peace by rubbing or to calm with the hands. Anma is one...

Bowen Technique

Bowen technique involves a rolling movement over fascia, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. It is said not to involve deep or prolonged contact with muscle tissues as in most kinds...

Breema®

What is Breema® Breema® is a simple, natural form of touch and body movement supported by universal principles. The aim of Breema is to bring us to a tangible experience of...

Champissage™ - Indian Head Massage

What is Indian Head Massage - Champissage? Champissage™ is a massage technique which focuses on the head, face, and neck. It is derived from the tradition of Ayurvedic medicine in India,...

Deep Tissue Massage

What is Deep Tissue Massage? Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in...

Esalen® Massage

What is Esalen Massage? Esalen massage is a type of Swedish massage which is taught and trademarked by the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. While it has its roots in...

Hilot

What is Hilot? Hilot as an alternative medicine massage originated from the Philippines. There are several varieties of this kind of alternative medicine massage. It has been a useful way of...

Lomi Lomi

What is Lomi Lomi? Lomilomi, meaning "massage" in the Hawaiian language, is the word used today to describe Hawaiian massage, traditionally called lomi meaning "to rub, press, squeeze, massage; to work...

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and accompanying pain and restriction of motion. This is accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation,...

Myomassology

What is Myomassology? Myomassology is one of the most comprehensive forms of massage therapy. It is a combination of various ancient and modern massage techniques such as Swedish massage, Shiatsu, acupressure, reflexology,...

Postural Integration (PI)

Postural Integration (PI) is an alternative process-oriented, body-therapy method which supports individuals in dealing with the challenges in their lives in a more creative manner. The uniqueness of this bodywork...

Postural Integration - From a Practitioner

Postural Integration - from a Practitioner Postural Integration (PI) is a comparatively recent addition to the 'bodymind' approaches to health, having been developed by Jack Painter in the USA in the...

Shiatsu

What is Shiatsu? Shiatsu is a Japanese word. It means ‘finger pressure’. A Shiatsu treatment does however incorporate the use not only of finger pressure, but also thumbs, palms, knees, forearms,...

Structural Integration (Rolfing)

Rolfing is a manipulation therapy of the soft connective tissue of the body. This therapy is also combined with movement techniques to improve posture. Dr. Ida Rolf, a biochemist, developed...

Swedish Massage

What is a Swedish Massage? The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and...

Thai Massage

What is Thai Massage? Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India. It made its way to...

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body....

Watsu

What is Watsu? Watsu is a passive form of aquatic bodywork that supports and gently moves a person through warm water in graceful, fluid movements. Watsu began in 1980 in Harbin Hot...