The word Holistic comes from the Greek Holos meaning
whole.
Holistic
massage touch treats each client as a whole person, considering mind, body and
spirit, and not just the symptom or disease, which means that not only will a
massage treatment pamper your physical body but it will also establish internal
and external problems and provide an effective method of rebalancing.
Holistic
massage is a therapeutic application of touch that is also a supportive,
relaxing treatment that encourages the mind to slow down whilst energy is
increased. This treatment also lifts the spirit on an emotional level. Holistic
massage benefits the mind, body and spirit.
This is
achieved by working with the body's natural ability to balance, regulate, heal
and maintain itself.
With many
different methods of treatment available, you are sure to find something that
will best suit your needs. For some, holistic massage therapy provides a
non-intrusive way of healing that is derived from the direct needs of their
body. Holistic massage therapy is an individual treatment that is specifically
tailored to each client and considers their mental, physical, and spiritual
wellbeing.
Massage
therapy has been known to alleviate pain, such as lower back pain, neck and
joint pain, headaches, and more. Sore muscles, increased circulation, increased
nerve flow, lower blood pressure, improved immune system, ease of depression
and anxiety, increased flexibility and mobility, and reduced inflammation are a
few other benefits that holistic massage therapy can provide. The following go
into more detail about each type of holistic massage therapy:
Shiatsu – meaning “finger pressure” and an ancient
technique from Japan, this method combines gentle stretches of the finger to
find various pressure points on the client.
Traditional Chinese Medicine – herbal
medicine and acupuncture are a few techniques that fall under this category,
and they have been known to help with headaches, nausea, and premenstrual
syndrome.
Hand & Foot Reflexology – based on
practices that have been used in various cultures for thousands of years, this
method focuses on specific “reflex” points on the hands and feet that correspond
to every part of the body for healing.
Acupressure – refers to the gentle pressure of the
fingers on points that are located on major “meridians”, with the main goal of
balancing the body’s energy
Energy work – the Chinese concept of “chi” refers to
one’s life force energy, and energy work uses body electricity to balance out
the person’s energy field
Rocking & Shaking – simple as
it sounds, rocking and shaking, just as what may have comforted you as a child,
has been shown to relax muscles, calm the nervous system, and bring the body to
balance.
Thai Massage – often described as having someone perform
yoga on you, this practice involves rhythmic pressure on your body, thumb
pressure along certain lines, and stretches.
In addition to
basic massage therapy skills, therapists who perform holistic massage also
study general health, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. All of these factors
combined helps a therapist to focus on a patient's lifestyle as a whole. Any
person wishing to visit with a massage therapist can expect the same kind of
treatment regardless of geographical location.
One of the
main differences between a holistic therapist and a another type of massage
therapist is that a holistic therapist often suggests other treatments. At the
end of a massage sessions, a holistic masseuse may encourage a patient to
practice yoga, eat nutritious and healthy foods, and continue living a
healthier lifestyle. Since holistic massage is based upon total body healing,
everyday life is also a part of this type of massage therapy.
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