What Is Massage Therapy?

‘Massage therapy’ means the manipulation of soft tissue. The term includes, but is not limited to, effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), compression, vibration, friction, nerve strokes, and Swedish gymnastics, either by hand or with mechanical or electrical apparatus for the purpose of body massage. Massage therapy may include the use of oil, salt glows, […]

Why Massage?

Why Massage? In this hectic world where everything can be done or needs to be done this instant (or just about everything), massage can help your mind to relax, and allow your body to heal itself. Relaxed minds and spirits allow the muscles to relax, let go and let normal body rhythms take over.   Massage […]

Does massage hurt?

In the course of a massage, the therapist will probably find areas of tenderness or pain. The level of pain will depend entirely on the therapist’s techniques. Receiving massage strokes in tender areas often creates a very satisfying sensation of “good pain.” If, however, a client has to hold their breath, furrow their brow, or […]

What does Reflexology do

Reflexology is a science which deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way, a type of preventative maintenance. Reflexology is a serious advance […]