Massage is a systematic manipulation of soft tissues in our body to normalize them. Massage
practitioners applies variety of methods which includes fixed or movable pressure. Normally hands are use for massage and
sometimes forearms, elbows and feet are use as well.
Touch is the main ingredient
in massage, coupled with science and art. Touch will give the caring sense which is a very important component in the healing
relationship.
There are several types of massage namely, Relaxation massage,
Aromatherapy massage, Reflexology massage, Sensual massage and a lot more....
Swedish massage
Swedish
massage was developed by Dr. Henrik Ling during the 1700s. It increases the oxygen flow in the blood and drains the toxin
from the muscles. Swedish massage is classified under Relaxation massage.
There
are usually 6 sequences of techniques in Swedish massage.
1. Effleurage
- Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and fingertips.
2. Petrissage -
Kneading movements with the hands and fingers.
3. Friction - Circular pressures
with the palms, thumbs and fingers.
4. Vibration - Oscillatory movements
that vibrate the body.
5. Percussión - Brisk hacking and tapping.
6. Traction - Bending/pulling the hands, legs and head for muscle stretching.
Aromatherapy massage, uses essential oil extracted from
plants fragrance which is mixed with carrier oil. Aromatherapy can treat emotional disorders. Swedish massage techniques can
be applied for aromatherapy massage.
Reflexology massage
is the massage on certain points on your foot, hands and head which have connection to the whole body. Thus massage is work
out on these specific points only.
Sensual massage
is the massage that creates pleasure in ones sense, normally it relates to sexual touch. By touching, stroking and rubbing
of certain parts of the body could give sexual pleasure.
These are just the few types of massage services
that are listed briefly for information purpose only. You can find the detail information from the informative websites
available in the internet. Massage is a global practice and thus different parts of the world is specialise
in its own origin. Book my massage services & you are assure to experience the value for money.