Types of Massage Available from Therapeutic Professionals
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| Deep Tissue Massage |
The deep tissue massage is a style that affects the deeper tissue structures of the body to relax, lengthen, and release holding patterns. In deep tissue massage there is less emphasis on pleasure as the primary goal is on altering structure and muscle restrictions. |
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| Executive Massage |
An executive massage can help and has for decades been effectively relieving stress in the workplace for everyone from CEOs to hourly workers. On-site massage is a short massage either seated or on the massage table. Also called seated massage, workplace massage or just chair massage. |
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| Hot Stone Massage |
A hot stone massage is a form of body work that involves the application of heated stones to the body within the context of a therapeutic massage. Round, smooth stones are heated to a luxurious warmth, oiled and used in the palms of the hands to massage the body. Heat penetrates deeply, prompting profound relaxation, increased detoxification, and relief of long-standing muscular tension, stress and fatigue. |
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| Infant Massage |
The infant massage helps to promote the parent-infant bonding process into a loving and positive relationship. Infant massage further helps boost the immune system, stimulate relaxation, promote better sleeping patterns, decreased stress responses during painful health procedures like immunizations. Infant massage can also help to reduce colic, congestion and teething. |
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| Medical Massage |
A medical massage is sometimes defined as medically necessary massage, which is usually prescribed by a physician. Medical massage is generally practiced in relation to a specific goal focused on improving health of patients. It is helpful to individuals who suffer from an assortment of health conditions, including repetitive motion injuries, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, muscle spasms, neuromuscular conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chronic headaches, whiplash, rotator cuff injuries, and soft-tissue injuries as well. |
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| Pregnancy Massage |
The pregnancy massage is therapeutic bodywork which focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience. It prepares the muscles used during child birth, relieves sciatic and low back pain and reduces swelling in the hands and feet. |
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| Reflexology |
Reflexology is a scientific foot massage based on the principal that the feet are a "mini-map" of the body, and that every body part and organ corresponds to an area of the foot. A steady pressure is applied to specific points, freeing blockages in the nervous system and improving energy flow. Reflexology eliminates tension, improves circulation, and stimulates the body's natural healing process. |
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| Sports Massage |
Sports massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, aid in the body's regenerative and restorative capacities following a rigorous workout or competition. Techniques are applied to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. |
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| Swedish Massage |
Perhaps the most well-known type of massage, this soothing and relaxing technique is based on the Western concept of Anatomy and Physiology. It incorporates the traditional manipulative techniques of effleurage, petrissage, vibration, friction and tapotement, improving circulation and lymph flow. Deeper strokes can also be used to break down adhesion in muscle and connective tissue, which is common after injury and in areas of body tension. |
