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Cranio-sacral massage for finding and correcting
cerebral and spinal imbalances.
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Deep tissue massage by slow strokes and deep finger
pressure on the contracted areas following the grain
of muscles tendons and fascia.
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Swedish massage is by long strokes, kneading and
friction on superficial muscle layers.
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Effleurage is smooth gliding stroke used to relax
soft tissue in Swedish massage.
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Friction is deep circular movement to soft tissue
and the deepest of Swedish massage strokes.
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Petrissage is squeezing, rolling and kneading
muscles.
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Myofascial release use long stretching strokes to
release muscular tension.
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On site massage is done with client clothed and
sitting in a chair to relax and improve circulation.
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Rosen method uses gentle touch and verbal
communication.
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Reflexology is based around a system of points in
the hands and feet thought to correspond to all
areas of the body.
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Sport massage focuses on muscle system relevant to a
particular sport.
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Shiatsu and acupressure treat special points along
acupuncture meridians.
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Trigger point therapy uses concentrated finger
pressure to trigger points.
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Tapotement
is done with cupped hands, fingers or the edge
of the hand delivering short alternating taps.
