Craniosacral – 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.
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.
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.
Michael Trinsey
Natural Healers Massage Therapy
michaeltrinsey@mac.com
215-348-4355
2007
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