There are many different types of massage treatments available, so you are sure to find something that fits your needs. Some
individuals find that holistic massage therapy provides a non-intrusive method
of healing that is derived from their direct needs.
Holistic Massage Therapy is a method of treating
people holistically by considering their mental, physical, and spiritual
well-being. A holistic massage may include shiatsu, traditional Chinese
medicine, acupressure, energy work, rocking and shaking, or Thai
massage. These types of massage take a more Eastern approach than other
types of massage such as aromatherapy, prenatal massage, deep tissue massage,
and so on.
Pains such as lower back pain, neck, and joint pain, headaches, and more can be
alleviated by massage therapy. Other benefits of holistic massage therapy
include sore muscles, increased circulation, increased nerve flow, lower blood
pressure, improved immune system, relief from depression and anxiety, increased
flexibility and mobility, and reduced inflammation.
These are more detailed
descriptions of each type of holistic massage therapy:
- Shiatsu,
meaning finger pressure in Japanese, combines gentle finger stretching to
find pressure points on the client.
- Traditional
Chinese Medicine - herbal medicine and acupuncture are some techniques
that fall under this category, and they are known to treat headaches,
nausea, and premenstrual syndrome.
- Hand
& Foot Reflexology - based on practices that have been used in
different cultures for thousands of years to heal ailments, this method
focuses on locating specific reflex points on the hands and feet that
correspond to every part of the body.
- Acupressure
involves gently pressing the fingertips against points along major
"meridians", with the intention of bringing the body's energy
into balance.
- Energy
work - in Chinese medicine, "chi" is the person's life force
energy. Energy work balances the body's energy field by applying electric
currents.
- Rocking
and shaking - as simple as it sounds, rocking and shaking, just as you
might have done as a child, has been shown to relax muscles, calm the
nervous system, and bring the body into balance.
- Thai
Massage - sometimes referred to as having someone "perform yoga on
you," this practice involves rhythmic pressure, gentle guidance along
certain lines, and stretches.
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