What Type Of Massage Is Right For Me?
- Sarah Ratliff
- Jan 24, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 7
There are so many different techniques and styles available to try out. Even if you’ve already experienced a Swedish or Deep tissue massage, a whole world of other options is waiting for you! Let’s explore together and find the ideal type of massage for your needs.
Swedish massage: With its gentle, flowing strokes covering your entire body, Swedish massage promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
Deep tissue massage: This modality uses firm pressure to target those areas where you may be holding tension and can help release toxins from your muscles, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.
Aromatherapy massage: An aromatherapy massage is a luxurious treat that combines the healing power of touch with the soothing effects of essential oils.
Hot stone massage: A hot stone massage is a luxurious experience that combines the therapeutic benefits of traditional massage with the added comfort and relaxation of heated stones.
Prenatal massage: A prenatal massage reduces swelling and takes the pressure off the hips to create a more relaxing pregnancy experience.
Sports massage: This specialized massage modality is designed to help relieve chronic pain, soothe sore muscles, and improve flexibility and range of motion. Your therapist will use various methods, including soothing strokes, to help release tension and improve blood flow to overused muscles.
Chair massage: Unlike traditional table massage, chair massage allows you to sit comfortably in a specialized massage chair while your therapist works on your neck, shoulders, back, and arms.
Lymphatic massage: Lymphatic fluid keeps the body’s fluid levels up and removes waste. This massage increases the fluid’s flow which can help with inflammation, arthritis, or those who’ve had lymph nodes removed.
Reflexology: Reflexology is a unique modality focusing solely on these pressure points, providing targeted relief and promoting overall wellness. During a reflexology session, your therapist will use their hands and fingers to apply gentle pressure to specific points on your feet, hands, or ears, which can help to stimulate circulation, alleviate pain, and promote relaxation throughout your entire body.
Trigger Point Therapy: Trigger point therapy focuses on increasing blood flow and releasing area tension around tight spots in the muscle tissue. This massage is best for those with chronic pain.
Reiki: Reiki is often considered to be a hands off therapy as it involves little if any direct contact between you and the therapist. It works with the body’s energies and seeks to balance and remove blockages to those energies.
Cupping: The process uses gentle suction and pumping to pull skin and connective tissue away from the body and is used to increase flexibility, promote blood flow, relieve pain, and reduce swelling from muscles, deep tissues, or points of injury.
Craniosacral Therapy: Craniosacral massage therapists gently work the bones of the head, neck, and sacrum.
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