Types of Massage
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Acupressure works on the same principles as acupuncture, except that pressure replaces the use of needles.

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is a deep compression massage using the feet.

Bowen Technique is a pain-relief technique developed in Australia.

Breema Bodywork uses rhythmic movement sequences to enhance the flow of life energy.

Chair Massage is convenient, fast, and affordable and typically focuses on tension areas in the back, neck, shoulders, and arms.

Chi Nei Tsang is a type of massage that focuses on removing tension patterns in the abdomen.

Cupping Massage uses negative pressure to provide a type of deep massage.

Deep Tissue Massage releases deep tension patterns in the body.

Energy Healing Techniques are non-massage techniques sometimes used with massage therapy.

Esalen Massage is a mindful massage developed from the influences of many types of bodywork.

Geriatric Massage focuses on the needs of older adults.

Hot Stone Massage Therapy combines the healing benefits of massage and heat.

Indian Head Massage is a type of massage that is part of the Ayurveda tradition from India.

Infant Massage and Pediatric Massage are great for babies, children, and parents.

Injury Massage discusses how massage therapy can help heal soft-tissue injuries.

Jin Shin Do combines the pressure techniques of acupressure with the body armoring theories of Wilhelm Reich.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an energy healing technique that harmonizes the life energy in the body.

Illustrated Guide to Types of MassageLomi lomi massage is part of the Native Hawaiian healing tradition.

Manual lymph drainage is a specialized technique useful for swelling when other massage is not appropriate.

Polarity Therapy is an energy healing technique incorporating bodywork, diet, exercise, and self-awareness.

Pregnancy Massage Therapy is great for the mom-to-be.

Reflexology is based on the principle that your hands, feet, and ears have reflex points that correspond to every part, gland, and organ of your body.

Reiki is a natural, complementary, healing modality for stress reduction and relaxation that can restore and maintain health by balancing the chakras and auras.

Scar Tissue Massage helps get rid of excess scar tissue and adhesions due to injury, surgery, or repetitive motion.

Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork that uses pressure on points along the meridians. Also see Shiatsu Self Massage.

Swedish Massage Therapy increases the flow of oxygen in the blood so toxins are released from the muscles, stretches the ligaments and tendons, keeping them supple and pliable, stimulates the skin, and soothes the nervous system.

Sports Massage Therapy can improve your workout and help prevent and treat injury.

Thai Massage uses yoga-like poses, pressure along the body’s energy lines, and breathing to open up energy passages and release chronic tension. Also, see a comparison of Thai massage videos.

ThetaHealing is an energy healing technique that focuses on connecting to the Creator through thought and prayer.

Trigger Point Massage relieves trigger points that refer pain.

Tuina is a Chinese type of massage that focuses on freeing blocked energy to relieve pain and let the body heal itself.

Visceral Manipulation uses gentle pressure to release tension from the organs and surrounding connective tissue.

Water Massage techniques include Watsu, Aquassage, Waterdance, Jahara Technique, and Healing Dance.



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