Sarah's Blog: Types of Massage
Swedish Massage: firm and gentle pressure is used to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and pain, and improve flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage: intended for the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. This has to be done carefully because they can be a bit more uncomfortable than other types of massages.
Hawaiian Lomilomi: rhythmic strokes, joint movement, and deep kneading to loosen the body and soothe the soul.
Sports Massage: stimulates circulation of blood and lymph fluids. It is done to break down knots in the muscles and alleviate pain or injuries.
Hot Stone Massage: smooth and heated stones. Usually basalt stone (a black volcanic rock) is used.
Aromatherapy Massage: aromatic essential oils of plants and herbs to heal and alleviate pain and tension. This is usually done by lying in a water tub full of fresh flowers and aromatic oils to relax and soothe the mind.
Watsu
Massage: in
warm, waist-deep water. The person receiving massage is placed in a special
Watsu pool that is slightly heated.
Reflexology: primarily on the hands and feet and
certain other points. It is believed that working on specific points can help
give a therapeutic effect to other parts of the body.
Shiatsu
Massage:
pressure is applied with the thumbs and palms to the areas of the body that are
used in acupuncture.
Thai Massage: passive stretching and gentle pressure on the body’s energy lines to relieve muscle and joint tension, increase flexibility, and balance the body’s energy. It uses gentle compression, acupressure on specific energy lines, warm herbal compresses, and rhythmic stretching. This is not recommended for first timers.
Ayurvedic Massage:
gentle circular motions on the pressure points to release toxins from the body.
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