The Benefits of my favorite Types of Massage Therapy
Unwind, relax, and rejuvenate! Explore the amazing benefits of different types of massage therapy. From relieving stress to improving flexibility, these are the best massages that make a big difference in my life!
Hot stone massages are perfect for those cold winter days, or when you just need that extra bit of warmth. This therapy can reduce stress and anxiety, and promote relaxation.
A Swedish massage is a great introductory massage for many reasons, number one being comfort. It stimulates the blood flow, eases tension and can leave you feeling blissfully relaxed.
Smell the roses (or lavender, or peppermint...) with an aromatherapy massage. This holistic healing treatment uses essential oils to promote health and well-being.
Reflexology involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears. It's a good option if you aren’t comfortable being touched on your entire body.
Tuina massage is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, and Chinese herbalism.
Acupressure is an ancient healing art using the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.
Thai massage is like yoga without doing any work. It's a great way to increase flexibility, boost energy, and improve circulation.
Experience the power of touch with a Shiatsu massage. This Japanese method can help to restore and maintain the body’s energy, especially helpful for those feeling fatigued.
Enjoy the feeling of your stress melting away with a deep tissue massage. It's an excellent choice for those with chronic pain or tension.
A lymphatic drainage massage helps the body to naturally detoxify, improving health and vitality. It's gentle, relaxing, and has a host of health benefits.
Myofascial Release is a type of therapy often used to treat myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in your myofascial tissues.
In an Ashiatsu session, the practitioner uses their feet to deliver treatment. The name comes from the Japanese, ashi for foot and atsu for pressure.
Rolfing is a form of bodywork that reorganizes the connective tissues, called fascia, that permeate the entire body.
Zone therapy is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands, or ears in the belief that it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body.
Ayurvedic massage combines the 5,000-year-old Indian principles of Ayurveda—the science of life—and pressure points. This type of massage is designed to create balance among the mind, body, and spirit, and help the body heal itself.