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Types of Massage
Therapeutic needs don't only vary from person-to-person, but also from day-to-day. That's why Massage GM offers a variety massage types to choose from. With variations in pressure, technique, areas of focus and desired outcome, every visit is a chance to find your new favorite massage.
Some of the most recognized types of massage therapy are:
1. Trigger Point Therapy
A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. Trigger Point Therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release.
2. Swedish Massage
Our most popular therapeutic massage type, the light to medium pressure helps relieve stress, reduce pain, boost mood and promote relaxation.
Swedish massage is the most common type of massage and a great place to start if it's your first massage or if you're afraid a massage might be painful. During Swedish massage, massage therapists use massage oils to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes over your body. You are usually nude under sheets, but only the part that is being massaged is exposed so modesty is always respected.
3. Hot Stone
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body while they massage other parts of the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply, more quickly.
Who Shouldn't Get Hot Stone Massage ?
Hot Stone massage is not appropriate if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or are on medication that thins your blood. You shouldn't get a hot stone massage if you are pregnant or have a sunburn. You also may want to reconsider if you are menopausal, as it may trigger a hot flash.
4. Prenatal Massage
An ideal therapeutic choice for prenatal care, each massage differs based on your individual needs and requests.
5. Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue is similar to Swedish massage, but the technique focuses on the deepest layer of muscles to target knots and release chronic muscle tension.
Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage, but the therapist will work the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia (connective tissue). It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots called adhesions. Many people expect deep tissue massage to be an hour of intense pressure and pain, but this is counterproductive.
6. Cranial Sacral Therapy
Gentle techniques addressing the bones of the head, spinal column and sacrum that offers effective relief for headaches, TMJD, back and neck pain.
7. Geriatric Massage
Geriatric massage relieves anxiety and depression while helping maintain and improve overall health in elderly clients.
8. Stem Bath
According to several professional literature and study review Steam Bath Massage with leafy Birch twigs brings Benefits for Health:
-deep cleansing effect resulted in healthier, radiant and more youngful skin,
-improved thermoregulation and metaboliс processes in the body,
-strengthened immune system and reduction of health threatening viruses and bacteria,
-excessive weight reduction,
-improved cardiorespiratory capacity of the body,
-deep sleep and stress relief,
-detoxication (toxins reduction),
-pain relief,
-deep relaxation and feeling of well-being
9. Moroccan Bath
A Moroccan bath usually refines skins elasticity and clarity, refines skin texture by removing dead skin layers. Moroccan bath followed by a luxurious massage is the best way to pamper oneself. Under hair care Treatments:
- Improves skin elasticity and clarity.
- It works as an anti-ageing procedure.
- Balances oil secretion in the skin and controls acne.
- Refines skin texture by removing dead skin layers.
- Rehydrates skin and soothes redness and flakiness.
- Improves the skin color, removes tan etc.
- Increased physical and emotional detox.
- Nourishing skin with vitamins and minerals.
- Enhanced deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Reduces stress and anxiety.
10. Reflexology
Reflexology applies pressure to areas in the hands and feet called “reflex zones”, which relieves stress, addresses conditions of the feet and ankle and promotes overall relaxation.