 Massage Therapy Overview - Part II
In "Massage Therapy Overview - Part I,"
brief descriptions of some of numerous available massage therapy
modalities were introduced. In this article, we'll go a bit more
in-depth into a number of other unique bodywork treatments in which
individuals might be interested as both a therapy or professionally.
Aromatherapy massage therapy, for example, is quickly gaining in
popularity in day spas and salons, as well as in massage therapy
clinics. This particular healing art combines various massage therapy
techniques like Swedish massage, with aromatic essential oils. Applying
essential oils to the body through massage has been clinically proven
to reduce stress and relieve musculoskeletal pain; in addition to
positively affecting the limbic system, which consequently helps to
enhance mental health.
Polarity therapy, another form of massage therapy, is based on energy
healing bodywork that integrates diet, exercise and self-awareness.
This massage therapy was actually developed during the 20th century by
Dr. Randolph Stone, who discovered how touch can affect the human
energy field. Similar to "touch therapy," polarity therapy is a unique
massage technique that is practiced using light to firm touch methods.
As an anti-aging treatment, facial massage therapy
is not only a growing trend for clients, but is also gaining leeway as
an instructional program in cosmetology schools, esthetics schools and
of course, massage therapy schools. As a beauty treatment, facial
massage therapy gives individuals a natural face lift and is also known
to help reduce stress and even remove dead skin cells. Eastern facial
massage therapy is similar to face reflexology as it correlates
particular meridians of the face to other body systems, and is believed
to help relieve common health conditions like musculoskeletal pain,
among others.
For persons experiencing chronic pain conditions, medical massage
therapy might be helpful. In many cases, medical massage therapists
have received extensive training in a variety of massage techniques
including but not limited to craniosacral therapy, myofascial release,
sports massage, Swedish massage, and touch therapy. Depending on your
particular health problem, doctors may warrant a visit to a
professional massage practitioner who will use one or a combination of massage therapy techniques to help reduce pain and inflammation, and increase overall wellbeing.
Sport massage therapy is yet another common modality taught in massage
schools. Along with Swedish massage, sports massage is not only great
rehabilitative bodywork for humans, but is frequently used to treat
both horses and dogs. Facilitating a system of motions that include
stretching, compressing and gliding, sports massage acts as a natural
detox method that helps to release toxins from the body, enhances
circulation and helps to improve overall physical condition.
Stay tuned for Massage Therapy Overview - Part III of this series of articles.
If you (or someone you know) are interested in finding massage therapy
programs, let professional training within fast-growing industries like
natural healing, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki,
and others get you started! Explore massage therapy near you.
Massage Therapy Overview - Part II
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CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd - Freelance Writer and Web Consultant for HolisticJunction.com, in association with CollegeSurfing.com - Educational Resources for Massage Therapy & Massage Schools
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