Shiatsu or “finger pressure” massage, sometimes called Zen shiatsu, is a Japanese form of physiotherapy. It is often described as the equivalent of acupressure, but this comparison is not entirely accurate, because the technique looks beyond specific pressure points, incorporating other methods such as stretching, breathing and rotating for a more whole-body approach to restoring …
Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of …
Trigger point myotherapy is a noninvasive therapeutic modality for the relief and control of myofascial pain and dysfunction. The goal of treatment is the client’s recovery from or a significant reduction in myofascial pain. The treatment goal is achieved through a systematized approach. Treatment consists of trigger point compression, myomassage, passive stretching, and a regime …
Aromatherapy uses Essential Oils to balance, harmonise and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It is both a preventative approach as well as an active method to address acute and chronic stages of illness or disease, assisting the body’s natural ability to heal itself. An Aromatherapy Massage is an extremely relaxing massage using …
Deep Tissue Massage targets the deep tissue structure of the fascia and muscles, referred to as connective tissue. Of the many types of massage, deep tissue focuses on the release of muscle tension and chronic knots (aka adhesions). Deep tissue massage can break up and eliminate scar tissue from previous injuries. A common problem is …
(AKA Manual Lymph Drainage Massage) This a very light massage targeting the lymphatic system located directly beneath the skin, encouraging lymph flow in the body.The lymph system delivers nutrients to the cells and carries away excess water, cellular waste, bacteria, viruses and toxins. By stimulating this system with light, circular pumping movements, the Practitioner helps …
Reflexology is massage of the feet or hands that aims to promote healing in other areas of the body. Modern reflexology is based on the principle that the foot has ‘reflex’ points that correspond to the various structures and organs throughout the body. For example, on the left foot, the tip of the big toe …
Remedial or therapeutic massage uses controlled pressure on deep muscle tissue to alleviate pain, increase circulation and facilitate recovery after an injury. There are many different approaches or styles of remedial massage and experienced massage therapists will vary treatment depending on your goals for treatment, your general state of health and the massage therapist’s recommendations. …
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