To get health benefits, you need a massage that applies moderate pressure. “Your skin needs to be indented as the therapist’s hands move across it,” says Tiffany Field, PhD, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Here are four basic types that fit the bill.
By Kristyn Kusek Lewis, Illustrations by Kay Dockrill
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i am a qualified masseur. i practice ayurveda massage, which is traditional indian massage.this massage relaxes,rejuvenates,flushes out toxic and makes your body feel lighter all at the same time.how do i advertise in the mag.
As the massage field changes dont leave out us male theripasts.
This is a very good artical, it follows the concept of osteopathic manipulation and ” the rule of the artery ” all of these therapy increases the blood flow to the muscular components and hence normalize and return nornal function Marshall E Lowry DO.F.A.C.O.A
Thanks Rob for the comment about male theripasts. Speaking of male, Asian and many European men embrace the benefits of the spa and massage therapy. It’s time for stressed-out Western men to learn to address their health needs. Perhaps then we can live as long as women.
Great article! I’d love to see more writing about the healing field of Massage Therapy!
Karla Linden, NMT, LMT
http://www.MasterpieceMassage.com
No worries, Rob. I *prefer* a male massage therapist — they usually have bigger, stronger hands and give a more thorough deep-tissue massage than the female MT’s I’ve been to. Gimme a guy every time!
Shiatsu massage uses acupressure points along energy pathways (meridians), and usually incorporates other techniques such as palming, stretching, rocking, and myofascial release to achieve relaxation, balance and reduced stress.