The Top 10 Types of Massage Therapy (2)
Posted by admin on Mar 14, 2010
Acupressure is based on the Chinese Traditional Medicine philosophy of qi (life force). The therapist uses finger pressure to unblock the flow of qi through the body. This therapy is done while fully clothed and no oil is used. The therapy focuses on very specific points of the body and can be used to treat conditions like nausea and hay fever as well as muscular pain.
Shiatsu is similar to acupressure but the entire body is worked in this therapy. The therapist applies rhythmic finger pressure along points on the body called meridians. This Physiotherapy is done while you are fully clothed and lying on a mat on the floor.
Rolfing works deep underlying tissues of the body to decompress joints and bring alignment and symmetry to the body. This therapy is notorious for being painful, but if you communicate well with your therapist you can have an enjoyable Rolfing session. The therapist affords rhythmic finger pressure along points on the body called meridians.while you are fully clothed and lying on a mat on the floor, This Physiotherapy is done. It can even make you an inch taller.
Lomilomi is an ancient form of Hawaiian massage. The therapist uses hands and forearms to do long flowing strokes. Lots of oil is used for this massage to ensure that the therapist can do uninterrupted strokes along the entire length of the body.
Chair massage is performed on-site in a portable massage chair. This massage is done at fairs, festivals and in offices. The massage Melbourne is usually short, about 10 minutes. You remain fully clothed and the therapist uses compressive strokes to release muscle tension and encourage blood and lymph flow.
Now that you know what the most common types of massage are you’re ready to go out and try them. Make sure that you always get massaged by a therapy who is properly trained in the field.
You keep fully clothed and the therapist uses compressive strokes to release muscle tension and activate blood and lymph flow!