Massage-Body/Energywork Modalities
Those new to massage may find it helpful to review some types of body/energywork modalities.
Aromatherapy:
Essential oils used in massage oils, air spritzers or diffusers to address emotional imbalances. Aromatherapy products are available for purchase.
Breathwork:
Breathing techniques to calm the mind, relax the body and to assist the release of physiological, emotional and energetic toxins.
Compassionate Touch:
Nurturing touch for those grieving and for the terminally ill.
Cross Fiber:
A deep technique used to break-up scar tissue and adhesions.
CranioSacral Therapy:
Subtle touch used to enhance the nervous system.
Deep Tissue:
Very firm pressure. While I may incorporate some deep tissue, generally I work more subtly.
Energy Work:
Reiki, chakra balancing, and intuition used to equalize energetic imbalances.
Fascia Release:
Deep, slow, and penetrating strokes which release the fascia (connective tissue). Fascial release is usually performed without the use of lotions or oils.
Gua Sha:
Releases stagnant blood, energy and blockages by gliding and stroking using a special gua sha tool. May leave skin red in areas of stagnation.
Guided Visualization:
Visualizations used in order to connect to our deep resources.
Lymphatic Drainage:
Stroking and light compression to facilitate lymph flow. This work is essential to breast massage and critical for post mastectomy and diabetic clients.
Meditation:
Various types of mindfulness training. It brings calmness and is extremely effective for stress, general anxiety and panic disorders.
Pregnancy:
Specialized techniques to relieve muscular and emotional tension associated with pregnancy. Often includes other techniques such as lymphatic drainage to relieve swollen ankles.
Skin Rolling:
Loosens superficial connective tissue.
Somatic Therapy:
Uses mindfulness, touch, energy work, psychotherapeutic techniques, and dialogue to bring greater awareness to internal experience. Please note that there is a difference between somatic therapy and somatic psychotherapy.
Sports Massage:
Utilizes specific strokes to help athletes obtain maximum performance and reduce recovery time.
Trigger-Point Therapy:
Press, hold and flush technique used to relieve painful "knots".
Relaxation/Circulatory:
Calms the body and spirit while increasing circulation to assist release of toxins.
Trepidations:
Rocking, shaking and passive joint movement used to release unconscious holding patterns.
Woman's Massage:
Focused work on the pelvic basin and breast tissue to increase circulation and stimulate lymph drainage.
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Something to ponder
The thought manifests as the word.
The word manifests as the deed.
The deed develops into habit.
Habit hardens into character.
So watch the thought and its ways with care
And let it spring out of love
Born out of concern for all beings.
As the shadow follows the body,
As we think so we become
Dhammapada. The Buddha
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