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Baby massage is a way to gently nurture and spend time with babies which encourages parent-baby interaction, helps babies relax and sleep, positively affects infant hormones that control stress and reduce crying. Many studies suggest that infant massage involving moderate pressure may promote growth for premature babies.
Also known as body scrub, body polish is a popular body treatment that is basically a facial for the body. It exfoliates and hydrates your skin, leaving it smooth and soft. A body polish is done with an abrasive material - usually sea salt or sugar - mixed with massage and aromatic essential oils. The scrub is followed by an application of lotion or cream that leaves your skin hydrated.
Chair massage (or corporate massage) is similar to table massage in most ways, except that instead of laying on a table, clients kneel in a specialized massage chair equipped with a pad and face cradle to support their head and chest. Most chairs come with extendable armrests for enhanced upper bodywork, and they’re fully adjustable for height and comfort. Massaging generally begins with the large muscle groups in the upper back and radiates toward the lower back, shoulders, neck and arms.
Cupping is a therapy used preheated round glass cups that create a negative pressure on the skin to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi (chi). Qi is the free flow of vital energy circulating through the body and the world around us, if the qi is disrupted or disturbed, it can create stagnation (blockages) or imbalances in the body. Cupping is a safe, traditional treatment that helps resolve chronic muscle tightness and pain faster than massage therapy alone.
Dagdagay is a form of hilot that focuses on the feet which originated from the ancient Igorots and other indigenous tribes of the Mountain Province, northern Philippines. It is an acupressure treatment of the feet that uses two rattan or bamboo sticks, in place of finger pressure, to stimulate the soles and cleanse and purify tired aching feet. It is a way of accessing the body's entire immune system through the foott.By creating suction and negative pressure, Bentosa is used to drain excess fluids and toxins; stimulate the peripheral nervous system; bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin; and loosen adhesions, connective tissue and stubborn knots in soft tissue.
Because the elderly population has specific health needs due to age-related conditions, Elderly (geriatric) massage is based on the principle of tailoring basic massage techniques to meet the needs of seniors. It can help to decrease complications of heart disease, diabetes and nerve conditions by increasing blood flow to the body. Mobility lost due to arthritis or Parkinson’s may be partially restored as a result of massage therapy.
"Swedish massage" is simply known as "classic massage" and is a classic treatment which represents the western standard for massage. It is a whole-body therapeutic massage treatment that works the soft tissues and muscles to help restore health creating a calming and balancing effect on the nervous system. The massage therapist will use five main types of massage techniques in a Swedish massage: stroking and gliding; kneading; rubbing; tapping or pounding; vibration.
Lomi Lomi massage, also known as "loving hands" massage, is a traditional Hawaiian massage that combines massage techniques, nut oils, breathing and dance to soothe the body. It is based on the Huna philosophy and how it is related to our bodies work and its healing process. “Lomi" is a Hawaiian name meaning to knead, rub, soothe and work in and out like the paws of a contented cat. Repeating the word "Lomi" for emphasis shows how special it is.
Hot stones, warmed by fire, have been used by native Americans to give relief to aching muscles. In the present-day massage therapy practice, hot stone massage is a speciality massage where smooth, heated stones are used by the therapist by placing them or rubbing them on the body. The heat from the stones leads to deep relaxation and to warming up of the tight muscles enabling the therapist to work more deeply and more quickly.
Indian head massage is a relaxing holistic treatment that uses acupressure massage on the head, face, neck and shoulders. It aims to rebalance your body's energies. This exciting massage is an ancient complementary therapy, based on the Ayurvedic system of healing that has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. This gentle form of massage therapy is an integral part of Indian family life.
Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up. Lymphatic drainage massages can benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.
Mandara (four-hand) massage is a kind of massage performed by two therapists on one client. They practice synchronized technical massage movements and apply the same pressure and pace on both sides of the body which increases the level of muscle relaxation and massage benefits. It's a unique type of massage that puts your entire body and mind in a complete and deeper state of relaxation due to it's spontaneous movements thus the brain stops thinking and focuses on the sensations which makes you feel fully immersed in the experience.
Natural Facelift Massage is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that leaves you with softer, brighter, younger looking skin with the additional benefit of having a deeply relaxing effect on the entire body. The results are accomplished through a combination of energy balancing techniques, various massage techniques and the stimulation of acupressure points. Specific massage movements are used to tone, lift, lengthen and relax facial muscles and constrictions within them are freed increasing their mobility.
Philippine Hilot massage is an ancient art of treatment using bare hands and herbs. Ancient Filipinos regarded this as a miracle therapeutic art which manipulates the body that influences veins, bones and muscles using medicinal plants and banana leaves. Banana leaves are a natural ioniser that works on bio-energy with its application to the skin that determines which body part needs focused attention thereby it restores balance and harmony of the mortal body. It has been a useful way of treating illnesses ranging from flu to sprains and even bone dislocations.
Reflexology involves applying pressure to the hand, foot or ear. It is based on a theory that these are connected to certain organs and body systems. Zone theory explains that the body contains 10 vertical zones which contains different body parts and corresponds to specific toes. Clinical evidence shows that reflexology helps to reduce depression, stress and anxiety, reduces pain, uplifts mood and improves general well-being.This unique and non-invasive treatment is effective because our hands, feet and ears has nerve endings that connect to the central nervous system, as well as various body parts.
Slimming massage is one of the varieties of classic massage. The effect of shaping the body through breakdown and fragmentation of subcutaneous fat tissue. An intensive massage, patting and pressing make the lymph in the body evenly distributed. The facilitation of blood and lymph flow in the body contributes directly to the improvement of metabolism. It is not the way leading to a significant weight reduction, however, when used regularly it allows losing a few centimeters of the body and also smoothing skin, reducing cellulite and eliminating toxins.
Sports massage is a deep form of soft tissue mobilisation specially designed for athletes. This specialized massage involves a wide range of techniques that include effleurage, kneading, wringing, hacking and trigger pointing. A sports massage is used for general relaxation of the musculoskeletal system as well as being directed towards any problem areas. Sports massage helps relieve muscular tension, break down adhesions, mobilise soft tissues and reduce pain.
One of the most popular types of massage in Thailand is a Thai foot stick massage. This reflexology massage helps to relieve symptoms of many common ailments simply by stimulating pressure points in the foot. What's more, it's also very relaxing, healthy, rejuvenating and less 'invasive' than oil massages. The sticks are relatively inexpensive massage tools, but have many benefits - not just to the person receiving the massage but also to the one giving it.
Thai-Yoga massage (Nuad Bo-Rarn) is a type of Oriental bodywork therapy that is based on the treatment of the human body, mind, and spirit. The therapy includes treating the electromagnetic or energetic field which surrounds, infuses and brings the body to life through pressure and/or manipulative massage. This consists of slow, rhythmic compressions and stretches along the body's energy lines, also called sen in Thai.
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