Massage to Aid Circulation The ancient Greeks believed that a daily massage was one of the best ways to ensure good health. Experts today agree. Massage lowers blood pressure, improves body function and can help speed up the healing process..
Shiatsu–A Healing Tune-up The name shi-atsu means finger pressure. It’s one of the energetic healing systems so called because it deals with the energy of life (the Chinese call it chi). Our initial supply of energy comes from our parents.
Breast Massage "Breast massage helps relieve toxin buildup and encourages blood circulation for a healthy lymphatic system." Very few women are truly familiar, and comfortable, with their breasts.
Hands-on Healing "A restorative, hands-on massage is a wonderful way to aid relaxation and eliminate or reduce headaches, eyestrain, upper-limb discomforts and low back pain.
Freedom from Back and Neck Pain For many people, a life free from back and neck pain is nothing but a dream. Sadly, in adults under 45, back and neck pain limits activity more than any other health complaint.
Massage Therapy A massage can be a wonderfully relaxing way to release tension and improve overall well-being. There are several different healing therapies which use massage techniques, from basic stroking to reflexology, but all of them use the hands to provide relief and healing.
A massage can be relaxing or stimulating, depending on the condition you wish to relieve.
Dry Skin Brushing A healthy and simple kind of skin massage to practice at home regularly is dry skin brushing. Using special types of skin brushes, such as a loofah or natural bristle brushes, only a few minutes a day can improve the skin’s appearance and general circulation. A loofah is natural vegetable fiber.
Massage is the Message
Massage therapy is the assessment and treatment, through manipulation of the soft tissues and j.
Different Strokes for Different Folks Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years, and its benefits have stood the test of time. Over the years, massage has expanded to accommodate our changing lifestyles. As life’s pace quickens, people are constantly searching for new ways to slow down. Many turn to massage.
Aquatic Bodywork Weightlessness. Warmth. And some waltzing. These elements, and the sense of tranquility they gave me, shaped my introductory experience of Watsu, a type of aquatic bodywork. Watsu is an acronym for water therapy and Shiatsu massage, and the practice began as a hybrid of these two healing modalities.
Massage Therapy There’s a tingling in your fingers. A shooting pain jolts you to attention at your workstation. You may be experiencing symptoms of a common workplace disorder called carpal tunnel syndrome—one of the most widespread repetitive-use injuries.
Another Type of Massage Imagine a massage technique that can relieve swollen ankles, drain your sinuses, and help you get over that nasty head cold. Imagine being able to actually manipulate the fluid balance of the body to speed healing, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system all at once.