Massage Terminology
Bowen Work - a precise sequence of delicate
moves across muscles, tendons, and connective tissues, which are performed with
great precision for a very short period of time. -
More info Cranio-Sacral – is a technique for finding and
correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory,
motor or intellectual dysfunction. Deep Tissue – releases the
chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure
on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles,
tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper
layers of muscle tissue. Effleurage – is a stroke generally
used in a Swedish massage treatment. This smooth, gliding stroke is used to relax
soft tissue and is applied using both hands. Friction – is the
deepest of Swedish massage strokes. This stroke encompasses deep, circular movements
applied to soft tissue causing the underlying layers of tissue to rub against
each other. The result causes an increase in blood flow to the massaged area. Myofascial
Release – is a form of bodywork that is manipulative in nature and seeks
to rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia. Long, stretching strokes
are utilized to release muscular tension. On-site Massage (also known
as chair massage or corporate massage) – is administered while the client
is clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. These chairs most often slope
forward allowing access to the large muscles of the back. On-site massage usually
lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation. Petrissage
(also called kneading) – involves squeezing, rolling and kneading the muscles
and usually follows effleurage during Swedish massage. Q2 Energy Footbaths
- a relaxing, painless, detoxifying footbath, which effectively balances the meridians
and realigns the body's bio-energy. More
info Reflexology – massage based around a system of points
in the hands and feet thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas
of the body. Rosen Method – utilizes gentle touch and verbal
communication to help clients to release suppressed emotions and subsequently
muscular tension in some instances. Shiatsu and Acupressure –
Oriental-based systems of finger-pressure which treat special points along acupuncture
"meridians" (the invisible channels of energy flow in the body). Sports
Massage – massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular
sport. Swedish Massage – a system of long strokes, kneading
and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined
with active and passive movements of the joints.- More
info Tapotement – is executed with cupped hands, fingers
or the edge of the hand with short, alternating taps to the client. Trigger
Point Therapy (also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy) – applies
concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated
areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain. Wellness Massage
- see Swedish Massage - More info | 
