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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
