What is TCM Massage Therapy? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms…
A massage along the spine is not only relaxing but keeps you limber to avoid injuries. A good massage increases circulation and improves the lymphatic system. Massage can be done by anyone if you know-how. Follow these easy steps to…
A shoulder massage is a great way to help someone relax, particularly if they’ve been working at a desk all day. It can be done without oil, or through clothes, and is therefore also an ideal platonic massage for giving…
Shiatsu massage, sometimes called Zen shiatsu, unifies spiritual, philosophical, and medical aspects of the body. Some westernized massage techniques are combined with the view that energy, qi or chi, circulates along channels called meridians. When freely flowing, chi brings fresh,…
A scalp massage is an individual massage that can help massage his or her scalp, it can be a good way to relieve stress. As the scalp is massaged, pressure is applied on nerve endings that are associated with acupressure…
Russian massage also known as Russian sports massage is a form of therapeutic massage developed for the treatment of injuries. The therapy is usually used by athletes and individuals who suffered injuries from strenuous activities. The therapy may also be…
It is often successful where other forms of treatment have failed. The massage therapist needs knowledge of anatomy and physiology to determine where to treat each patient. During treatment there is tenderness in areas that are being treated, it indicates…
A therapist who performs orthopedic massage focuses on problems with the client’s musculoskeletal system. He or she may release tight muscles, help to stretch shortened muscles and tendons, and decompress joints. The goal is to normalize the soft tissues of…
Oriental massage therapy is probably the oldest and simplest form of healing. This home medical care approach has been observed within all the great civilizations of the past that have been unearthed. The exquisite paintings of the famous Egyptian tombs…