Japanese massage or shiatsu massage is an ancient therapy in eastern cultures but it didn’t become popular in the West until the early part of the 20th century. This type of massage differs from traditional Western massage (which is typically…
Thai Massage
Thai massage actually originated in India but was introduced to ancient Thailand or Siam when Buddhism was brought to the region thousands of years ago. This type of massage was once performed by monks in healing rituals and is part…
Indian Massage – Marma-Point
The Indian massage technique of Marma-Point is in keeping with many Eastern therapies which concentrate on the integration of the body and the mind. This is a very old massage technique that has been practiced for thousands of years and…
Hawaiian Massage – Lomilomi
Different cultures have different types of massage and the Hawaiian culture is no exception. This Hawaiian massage called Lomilomi involves the use of knees and elbows in addition to the masseuses traditional “tools” of fingers and palms. Along with elbows…
Asian Massage For Deep Muscle Work
Asian massage techniques have been around for thousands of years and many are related to eastern medicine where the whole body is treated. These techniques have energy alignment as their basis and work to create better energy flow in the…
Deep Tissue Massage Relieves Muscle Pain
A light massage might be great to be energized and get your muscles feeling relaxed, but if you have deep muscle knots and chronic pain in your muscles then you probably need a deep tissue massage. This type of massage…
The Health Benefits of A Good Body Massage
Anyone that has had a body massage can vouch for the positive effects as it leaves you relaxed and invigorated at the same time. However, what many people don’t realize is that a good massage can do more than just…