Massage Therapy

Deep Tissue

Techniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to have an effect on the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. These techniques require advanced coaching and an intensive understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage. Otherwise, tight surface muscles forestall the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. Deep tissue massage helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation, and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis. It’s typically integrated with other massage techniques.

Reflexology

Reflexology is the application of pressure onto particular areas of the soles of the feet. A reflex action in another part of the body is stimulated by the manipulation of every specific area. Unlike different massages that use thumbs, palms, hands, elbow, knee and foot, foot reflexology massage uses hands, fingers and a wood stick applied with cream and oil.

The Edges of Foot Reflexology Massage

Foot reflexology will relieve pain and stiffness caused by excessive exercise or muscle wear and tear. It can alleviate and cure several symptoms, such as headache, stress, asthma, constipation, sinusitis and migraines. The blood circulation system can also be boosted. The body’s function will naturally change into its homeostasis. It’s known that reflex zones start in the feet. When these zones are manipulated, healing is inspired.

Hot Stone

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They’re typically basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat. The stones will be placed either directly on the body, or the massage therapist will use their hands to utilize them in a way that is useful for the patient.

Hot stone massage is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles release.

Hot stone massage is suited to those who tend to feel cold or have cold feet. It’s also suited to people who have muscle tension, however, is a lighter massage. The heat relaxes the muscles, permitting the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure.

Patients can receive hot stone massages for a selection of health conditions, including:

Back pain and aches

• Poor circulation
• Osteoarthritis and arthritis pain
• Stress, anxiety and tension
• Insomnia
• Depression

Hot stone massage requires a lot of skill and gentleness. Therefore, it’s necessary a Registered Massage Therapist administers it.

Swedish

One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques, the Swedish massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation.

Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to govern the soft tissues of the body. The disrobed patient is covered by a sheet; the therapist then uses a mixture of kneading, rolling, vibration, percussive, and tapping movements, with the application of oil, to scale back friction on the skin.

The various benefits of Swedish massage may embrace generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation that might speed healing and reduce swelling related to injury.

Therapeutic Touch

Developed through the collaboration of a nursing professor and a spiritual healer, Therapeutic Touch is based on ancient energy healing ways. Practitioners, primarily nurses, are trained to feel or sense energy imbalances within the patient and to use their hands to disperse blocks and channel healing forces to the patient’s body.

The therapist uses a light-weight bit or holds the hand above the body, with the patient typically seated. Meditation is used by the therapist to center themselves and strengthen their association to the patient’s energy system.

Therapeutic Touch has been applied in an assortment of medical situations, together with the care of premature infants and emergency area patients. It’s known to induce a state of relaxation within minutes.

Therapeutic Touch is considered safe as a result of its light, non-invasive approach. Developers of this system affirm that everyone has the potential to heal with Therapeutic Touch and can be taught the methodology for future use.

Prenatal / Pregnancy

Performed by a trained prenatal specialist, many ways of massage and somatic therapies are both effective and safe during prenatal, labor and postpartum periods of a person’s pregnancy.

Prenatally, specific techniques can scale back pregnancy discomforts and concerns and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. Skilled, strategic touch facilitates labour, can shorten labour times and eases pain and anxiety.

Within the postpartum period, specialized techniques rebalance structure, physiology, and emotions of a new mother and could help them bond with and take care of their infant.

Specialized, advanced coaching in the anatomy, physiology, complications, precautions and contraindications is highly suggested. Many practitioners need referrals from physicians prior to this type of therapy.

Sports Injury

Sports massage is designed to reinforce athletic performance and recovery. There are three contexts where sports massage can be useful to an athlete: pre-event, post-event, and injury treatment.

Pre-event massage

This kind of massage is delivered at the performance site, typically with the athlete absolutely clothed. Fast-paced and stimulating, it helps to establish blood flow and warm up muscles. Throughout the massage, the athlete usually focuses on visualizing the upcoming event.

Injury Treatment

When an athlete sustains an injury, skillful massage therapy can usually speed up and improve the quality of healing.