The Swedish massage, commonly referred to as the relaxation massage, is probably the most recognizable massage modality available. The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles....
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 the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's .....
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. Trigger point therapy is incorporated during the course of a massage....
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote ....
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese Bodywork that utilizes acupressure applied to zones of the bodies which correspond to the bodies energy meridians. Pressure is applied to the areas of energy lines (meridians) to promote good health by 'stimulating ....
Tui Na is an ancient Chinese technique based on the principles of acupuncture, and involves the use of finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body. Literally translated Tui Na means “Push Pull”. The “Push” comes from the ....
Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage — to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But it's also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their....
A chair massage is not like your typical hour long relaxation massage. The chair massage was designed to offer the benefits of a massage condensed into a 10-30 minute timeframe, perfect for those employees on the go. How did the many benefits of massage....
Reflexology is a gentle form of therapeutic treatment applied to the feet and sometimes to the hands. Reflexology was brought to America in the early 1900's by Chinese immigrants, but evolved around 1913 from the work of Dr. William H. Fitzgerald....
Thai Massage was first practiced over 2000 years ago. It is also referred to under different names such as: Thai yoga massage, Thai Medical massage, Traditional Thai massage. The original Pali term is Nuad Bo-Ran and several variations....
The Swedish massage, commonly referred to as the relaxation massage, is probably the most recognizable massage modality available. The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles....
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 the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's .....
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. Trigger point therapy is incorporated during the course of a massage....
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote ....
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese Bodywork that utilizes acupressure applied to zones of the bodies which correspond to the bodies energy meridians. Pressure is applied to the areas of energy lines (meridians) to promote good health by 'stimulating ....
Tui Na is an ancient Chinese technique based on the principles of acupuncture, and involves the use of finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body. Literally translated Tui Na means “Push Pull”. The “Push” comes from the ....
Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage — to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But it's also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their....
A chair massage is not like your typical hour long relaxation massage. The chair massage was designed to offer the benefits of a massage condensed into a 10-30 minute timeframe, perfect for those employees on the go. How did the many benefits of massage....
Reflexology is a gentle form of therapeutic treatment applied to the feet and sometimes to the hands. Reflexology was brought to America in the early 1900's by Chinese immigrants, but evolved around 1913 from the work of Dr. William H. Fitzgerald....
Thai Massage was first practiced over 2000 years ago. It is also referred to under different names such as: Thai yoga massage, Thai Medical massage, Traditional Thai massage. The original Pali term is Nuad Bo-Ran and several variations....
