Month: September 2018

What is the relaxation massage?

The relaxation massage or Swedish massage is kind of smooth flowing style massage. It is the systematic and specific manipulation of the soft tissues and muscles of the body, which in turn enhances the well being of the entire person, relieves stress and improve blood circulation and movement of lymph fluids.
The physical benefits of relaxation massage are as follows:

Alleviates stress and relieves muscle tension and stiffness
Improves circulation of blood and lymph fluids
Strengthens the immune system function
Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
Improves the quality of asleep
The mental benefits of relaxation massage are as follows:

Fosters peace of mind and perfect feeling of well being
Helps to relieve mental stress
Reduces levels of anxiety
Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
Increases awareness of mind to body connection

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology has been known as an ancient healing technique for thousands of years in China and Indian Reflexology can be used to maintain and restore the body’s natural balance and to improve the body’s well being.

It is based on the theory that pain and tension in particular points of the foot reflect the disorders in a corresponding part of the body. A therapist uses hands or massage tools to apply pressure on the feet; the therapist also uses effleurage, stroking, kneading and tapotement techniques during the treatment. By working on these particular points on feet the reflexology treatment can release energy blockages in meridians and restore the normal flow of energy to the whole body.

The benefits of reflexology include the bringing about of a state of deep relaxation and the maintenance the body’s wellbeing. Reflexology is great for shoulder stiffness, back pain, digestive problems, stress and tension relief, or just for a pleasant indulgence.

Reflexology usually requires 30 minutes to 60 minutes depending on the age and state of the client’s health condition. It can be carried out fully clothed as its only requirement is that you take off your shoes and socks. The client will become pleasantly relaxed after a reflexology treatment.

What are the benefits of hot stone massage?

Hot stone massage is a type of thermotherapy. Hot stone massage works on the meridians and acupoints with volcanic stones that provide stable heat within a period of time. The heated volcanic stones are applied on meridians and acupoints and the heat relaxes the tight muscles. The heated stones also can be placed on the energy points of the body to create physical and mental balance of the body.

When clients get a hot stone massage, their body temperature, heart rate and breathing rate maybe rise during the massage treatment. This is not harmful to the client and is merely the result of the improving of blood circulation and restoring the flow of energy to the body.

The general benefits of hot stone massage including:

Improving circulation of blood
Stimulating the body to heal itself
Enhances the immune systems
Improving the lymphatic flow
Removing stress and inducing a feeling of well being

What is Shiatsu treatment?

Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese style massage treatment which has been developed over several hundreds of years in Japan. It also has been known as acupressure massage. Shiatsu in Japanese means “finger pressure”.

Shiatsu is formulated on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and practised along the meridians in the body. The purpose of Shiatsu treatment is to balance the flow of energy (Ki) along the meridians and collaterals. Shiatsu treatment involves pressure, heating, rubbing or stretching techniques which can be firm or gentle.

Shiatsu treatment prevents the accumulation of stress, relieves muscular tension and improves joint mobility. It can work in a wide range of conditions, such as stiff neck, tight shoulder, back pain, joint injures, digestive problems, stress, depression and fatigue. It can release the “Ki” from acupoints that are blocked and it also returns vital energy to the body.

It is important to ensure that Shiatsu is carried out on clients who have no skin problems or skin injures, because the treatment is carried out on clients who are fully clothed.

What is Chinese massage?

Chinese massage is ancient traditional therapeutic techniques for body heath maintenance, joint and muscles problems and internal disorders.

It works on the basic idea that body pain is caused by blockage of qi and blood that can’t flow smoothly in body meridian channels. Chinese massage treatment can make qi and blood flow through completely in body meridians.

Chinese massage focuses on acupoints and meridians with thumb pressuring, kneading techniques that can be understood to activate and regulate qi and blood movement in your body and relieve muscular stiffness, it also increases flexibility and straightens the joints.

Chinese massage can be carried out on a massage table or a stool. Clients may be lightly clothed or partially uncovered; it depends on the client’s requirements.

What is the benefit of remedial massage treatment?

Remedial massage is effective holistic alternative techniques on treatment of soft tissue injuries, stiff muscles or ligaments, joint problems and sport injures.

Muscles and ligaments sometimes will become tight and sore or knotted or damaged because of stress or overuse and repetitive moving actions. Our remedial massage treatment focuses on specific areas by using deep and effective muscle compression, muscle lubricating, passive stretching and stroking to relieve muscle tension.

Remedial massage can be used to treat numerous muscles, tendons, ligament problems, such as tight shoulder, lower back pain, headaches, arthritis, tennis elbow, scoliosis, muscular sprains and body fatigue syndromes.Also is good on relieving body chronic pain. The benefits of remedial massage include: improving blood circulation and lymphatic drainage to remove toxins and waste; Toning and relaxing muscles to increase joint flexibility; Relieving muscular stiffness and tension and improving muscle health and function by freeing muscle fibre adhesions; Separating fascia binding and tethering for increasing body comfort; Calming the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort; Improving the health of cells and repairing tissues.

Why do you need a regular massage for your wellbeing?

First, massage treatment relieves the anxiety and fatigue caused by the modern high speeding daily life. “There are a rising number of people coming to be treated because of neck and shoulder problems incurred from sitting at a desk all day.” The president of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT), Geoff Waldron has said.

And other common reasons for seeking a massage? “Usually people have a massage because they don’t feel well from a musculoskeletal point of view,” Waldron says. “They’re stiff, they have headaches, they can’t sleep properly or they’re sports people treating or preventing injuries.”

“Both areas are growing, not just because of ‘pamper culture’ but also because an increasing number of people have conditions that bother them, such as stress, sport injuries.” Waldron says.

When it comes to stress management, remedial massage lends a helping hand by relieving tension. “Massage releases the muscles so you relax and sleep better. You tend not to sleep well when you’re stressed,” he points out.

The remedial massage aims to restore function and promote a sense of wellbeing by combining a mixture of deep tissue massage therapies and acupressure therapeutic techniques. You also can try acupuncture therapy, cupping (a Chinese traditional therapeutic technique that employs vacuum cups) and trigger point therapy.

Sometimes you can’t rely on one single massage treatment to fix everything, it is better to have regular sessions for good result. When a client is experiencing muscular soreness, sometimes pain relief comes instantly, and sometimes it takes time to recover, depending on the individual. It is necessary to remind the clients to get on track as soon as possible.

While massage treatment may be a key way to relieve aches and pains, there’s no denying excellent massage also brings a relaxation experience to your life. A little soreness aside, massage generally feels great, don’t you think? According to the New Zealand Health Network, this is because the therapy refreshes tired and knotted muscles by stimulating the nerve endings in the superficial layers of the skin.