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These are the types of Massage Therapy I most commonly use;

Classic Swedish:

Characterized by long, gliding strokes, very popular for general stress relief. This is the type of massage you usually see at health spas and resorts. Great for activation of the circulation, improving lymph flow, and a feeling of calmness and equanimity. This does not typically include deep work, but there is a Swedish stroke technique called "petrissage", that goes a bit deeper into the tissue. For more info on this modality, and its interesting history in the USA, Go to: Swedish Massage

Myofascial Massage:

This modality works the layers of fascia, which is a cartilaginous sheath that surrounds the muscles. It can become constricted and inflexible over time. Myofascial work releases this constriction. Generally, this work causes a bit more sensation than Classic Swedish.

Deep tissue/ triggerpoint work:

Adresses specific areas of pain, the layman's term is "knots". This work tends to be more compressive in nature, but may involve some subtle techniques such as "circular friction", "Cross-fiber friction", and others.

Acupressure:

Works "accu-points", which correlate to the ancient Chinese technique of Accupuncture. Points along a meridian are adressed, and often, these points are also triggerpoints (knots) in the muscles. The main difference is that specific pressure is used instead of needles.

Sports Massage:

Great for pre-event and post-event work. Helps the body recover faster, actually makes the muscles more supple and easier to stretch. Helps the body to recover from injury.

Reiki:

This is really not one of the types of Massage Therapy, but is about adressing the energetic foundations of the body. The hands are often placed just above the body, forming a magnetic or energetic field. This is very powerful work, often used at hospitals, hospices, and clinics. Very gentle, non-invasive. Typically, Reiki energy holds are integrated into my massage sessions.

Ayurvedic work:

This is often integrated in with massage work, and relates to a yoga discipline from India. This work focuses on the three "doshas" or body types, and their emotional processes. It's very interesting !

Contact Dr. Vikrama at Holistic Ayurveda:

Dr. Vikrama's Ayurvedic Textbooks




Here's a link to a website from an affiliate of mine on the west coast, In Seattle. If you are exploring massage therapy as a career, Julie can help give you the real insights into what this work is really like. There is also more practical information for clients as well.


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