Archive for the 'types of massage' Category

Russian Sports Massage

Russian sports massage is a type of sports massage that is therapeutic as well and was developed in the former Soviet Union. It uses specific techniques that focus on athletic training, sports performance, and recovery. Its benefits are obtained by the use of different manipulations of the body’s soft tissue which range from basic stress [...]

Hot Stone Massage

The use of hot stones for the purpose of healing goes back to ancient times. It was not until 1993 when a massage therapist from Arizona by the name of Mary Nelson-Hennigan introduced her method of applying the use of hot stones to massage did Hot Stone Massage became known and accepted. The massage she [...]

Lomi Lomi Massage

Lomi Lomi massage is a Hawaiian massage that is unique in that it involves prayers and dancing the hula, which is a dance that accompanies chant or song. This healing massage came from the ancient Polynesians, but especially the Hawaiian master healers or Kahunas. Lomi Lomi is based on Hawaii’s native philosophy known as Huna. [...]

Thai Massage

Thai massage is a deep full body treatment which starts at the feet and gradually works its way up to the head and involves stretching using range of motion and yoga like poses in which the practitioner makes use of their hands, knees, legs, and feet. With emphasis on the breath, deep muscular stretching, [...]

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is a European style of massage intended to relax the muscles, improve circulation and flexibility as well as detoxifying the body by increasing the speed by which the cells eliminate their waste materials. This is achieved by using a variety of techniques that apply pressure to the muscles with strokes that [...]

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