About Massage

 

What is Swedish Massage?

The term “Swedish Massage” refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Purpose of Swedish Massage

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.

Swedish Massage Techniques

Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions.

The usually sequence of techniques are:

• Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips
• Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers
• Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers
• Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
• Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping

Benefits of Swedish Massage

Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.

Recommendation

Swedish massage is not recommended for anyone who is experienceing fever, diarrhea, vomitting, nausea, jaundice, varicose veins, bleeding, acute phlebitis, or thrombosis. Anyone with fractures or bruises should not receive massage on any areas of injury. Pregnant women should check with their doctors first.

 

About Reflexology

 

It is known that different reflex points found in the feet and hands correspond to areas in the body. By using the thumb and fingers in the particular way to massage the relevant reflex points, pain and other symptoms in the corresponding areas of the body can be alleviated. Reflexlogist can create a healing process and stimulate the healing mechanism of the body.

Reflexology:

• Reduces stress and tension
• Increases blood supply to affected organs and improve circulation
• Helps to rid the body of toxins
• Helps the body achieve balance

Contra-Indications:

• Contagious/acute infectious diseases
• Gangrene of legs or feet
• Internal bleeding

Treatment cannot be given until problem is diagnosed and treated

Reflexology can help the following problems:

• Respiratory problems
• Heart, blood and circulatory problem
• Digestive problem
• Reproductative problem
• Aches and pains
• Ears, Eyes, Mouth and troat problem
• Skin and hair problem
• Allergies
• Nervous disorders