Massage Therapy can enhance general health and well-being. Its therapeutic effects can benefit the mind and body in many ways. Some of the many benefits include reducing stress and anxiety, easing pain, increase circulation and raising alertness.

The primary characteristics of massage are touch and movement. The intent of manipulating soft tissue, along with joint movement and stretching can enhance health and healing. Intent is important, because it gets the massage therapist focused on the client. Each client is unique in his or her own way. What works for one person might be different experience for another. It is vital that a client feels comfortable.

It is important that the massage therapist understands the origin and insertion of muscles, the direction of the muscle fibers. Understanding the difference of superficial and deep layer of muscles. Knowing the indication and contraindication of each client. When a client puts their trust in you, it’s important that the massage therapist earns that trust.

Types of Massage:

1. Swedish massage - form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, circular movements, friction, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize.

2. Deep tissue massage - massage technique that uses more forceful strokes to target deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.

3. Sports massage - used for people involved in sports activities to help prevent or treat injuries

4. Trigger point massage - type of massage that focuses on area of tight muscle fiber that are tender.

Medical massage to treat:

• Athletic injuries

• Arthritis

• Muscular tension/pain

• Back/neck pain

• Degenerative discs

• Sciatica

• Postural deformity

• Carpal tunnel syndrome