Types of Massage~
Cranio-Sacral –
is a technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal
imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor or intellectual
dysfunction.
Deep Tissue –
releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow
strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either
following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia.
It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper
layers of muscle tissue.
Effleurage – is
a stroke generally used in a Swedish massage treatment. This smooth,
gliding stroke is used to relax soft tissue and is applied using
both hands.
Friction – is
the deepest of Swedish massage strokes. This stroke encompasses
deep, circular movements applied to soft tissue causing the underlying
layers of tissue to rub against each other. The result causes
an increase in blood flow to the massaged area.
Myofascial Release
– is a form of bodywork that is manipulative in nature and
seeks to rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia.
Long, stretching strokes are utilized to release muscular tension.
On-site Massage (also
known as chair massage or corporate massage) – is administered
while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed
chair. These chairs most often slope forward allowing access to
the large muscles of the back. On-site massage usually lasts between
15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation.
Petrissage (also
called kneading) – involves squeezing, rolling and kneading
the muscles and usually follows effleurage during Swedish massage.
Reflexology –
massage based around a system of points in the hands and feet
thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas of
the body.
Rosen Method –
utilizes gentle touch and verbal communication to help clients
to release suppressed emotions and subsequently muscular tension
in some instances.
Shiatsu and Acupressure
– Oriental-based systems of finger-pressure which treat special
points along acupuncture "meridians" (the invisible
channels of energy flow in the body).
Sports Massage –
massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular
sport.
Swedish Massage –
a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on
the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active
and passive movements of the joints.
Tapotement – is
executed with cupped hands, fingers or the edge of the hand with
short, alternating taps to the client.
Trigger Point Therapy
(also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy) –
applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points"
(painful irritated areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm
and pain.
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