MASSAGE MAGIC
Massage is perhaps one of
the oldest healing traditions.
Many ancient peoples:
Including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments.
Massage therapy (including myotherapy) is the practice of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft-tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health.
It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The term ‘massage therapy’ is used to describe a wide variety of techniques that vary in the manner in which touch, pressure and the intensity of the treatment is applied.
immediate benefits of massage
One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing.
Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.
Some of the physical benefits of massage and myotherapy include:
Reduced muscle tension
Improved circulation
Stimulation of the lymphatic system
Reduction of stress hormones
Relaxation
Increased joint mobility and flexibility
Improved skin tone
Improved recovery of soft tissue injuries
Heightened mental alertness
Reduced anxiety and depression.
Different types of massage
touch is a therapy that is believed to restore balance throughout the body, mind & soul, in order to promote healing; vitality and well-being
Color oil & sound massage therapy
Color and sound therapy can be traced back over 5,000 years ago in many cultures such as ancient Egyptians, Ayurvedics, Chinese, Native Americans and Tibetans. A 3 part Therapy of Massaging the body with color oils (specifically created to restore balance in various energy points on the body) using hand strokes to pull out stuck or trapped energy memories in the body; releasing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies of past attachments and burdens. Sound bars are chimed over the body to clear residue energy pulled up from body to align you back to your Heart Centre, which is the home for your soul. The final step is to fill the pulled out energy ‘potholes’ with energetic healing & crystal / symbol placements to plant positive new seeds into the body, mind and soul. The vibrational energy of color, sound, crystals & touch infuses into your energetic field and transforms your life experiences bit by bit with every breath you make and every step you take.
Both color and sound affect the body’s autonomic nervous system which controls unconscious body functions such as heart rate, respiration and digestion. Using sound and color therapy can increase relaxation, boost oxygen, decrease levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, and improve the immune system. Self care wellness methods that help bring balance back to the body have been studied to improve general wellness by 76%! It has also been proven to help with pain, mood, sleep, sleep, migraine, stress, anxiety, depression and more.
reiki massage therapy
A healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. Also known as ‘hands on healing’ massage. This is a relaxing and releasing energetic massage working with Crystal gemstone placements and energy clearing symbols; this technique is designed to promote relaxation and improve energetic circulation. Reiki is becoming increasingly integrated into traditional medical care as a powerful alternative medicine or therapy for healing and promoting well-being in patients. It is gentle, comforting, and non-traumatic, and is easily integrated into an overall wellness and lifestyle plan. Reiki treatment is a profound and effective method for healing on a multi-layered and holistic level: mind, body, and spirit.
Reduced stress and increased relaxation.
Improved mood and emotional well-being
Better sleep, improved insomnia symptoms.
For people undergoing surgery, lower blood pressure, anxiety, and pain rates.
Aromatherapy massage therapy
Aromatherapy is a specific type of therapy that incorporates the use of scented essential oils into a massage. The massage involves alternating between gentle and harder pressure while using a specific blend of essential oils. Aroma therapeutic massage not only has the client leaving with a full body massage, but they also allegedly provide emotional healing and relaxation. The benefits are on a long list that also include a few of the same benefits of any other massage. Below are a few of the general benefits of a massage that incorporates aromatherapy:
Stress reducing
Increased calmness and relaxation
Decrease in muscle tension
A reduction of symptoms of depression
Anxiety reliever
Boost immune system
Elevate mood and hormone balance
Reflexology foot massage therapy
Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears. It’s based on a theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems. Reflexology rests on the ancient Chinese belief in qi (pronounced “chee”), or “vital energy.” According to this belief, qi flows through each person. When a person feels stressed, their body blocks qi. This can cause an imbalance in the body that leads to illness. Reflexology aims to keep qi flowing through the body, keeping it balanced and disease free. In Chinese medicine, different body parts correspond with different pressure points on the body. Reflexologists use maps of these points in the feet, hands, and ears to determine where they should apply pressure. They believe their touch sends energy flowing through a person’s body until it reaches the area in need of healing. Below are a few of the general benefits of reflexology:
reduce stress and anxiety
reduce pain
lift mood
boosts immune system
relieves tension in the body
access bars head massage therapy
Have you ever found yourself reacting to the smallest of things? Or maybe you can’t seem to shut off your mind no matter what you try? Feeling stressed, tired, anxious, or worried?
What if there was a way to reduce the noise in your head without having to sit in a cave or meditate for hours? What if you could press a button and mute that voice in your head that tells you that you’re not good enough or that you can’t accomplish what you dream about? There is!
Access Bars - applying gentle touch to 32-points on the head, this technique (like acupressure) supports shifting your mindset. It has been said about Access Bars: "the worst you will feel is like you had a great massage, and the best that can happen is your whole life can change!" The Access Bars® is an amazing treatment that involves gently touching 32 points on your head. This supposedly releases anything that doesn't allow you to receive. These points (aka bars) contain all the thoughts, ideas, beliefs, emotions, and considerations that you have stored in any lifetime.
AYURVEDIC massage therapy
Ayurvedic massages are done with medicated herbal oils that have various health benefits. Through the massage procedure, the oils can enter through the skin, reach the tissues (known as Dhatus) and help pace up the repair process. Apart from that, Ayurvedic oils can have numerous health benefits. It helps to relieve stress and tension by relaxing the muscles. Massage of the head can assist to relieve headaches.
It enhances the blood circulation in the region.
It helps strengthen the skin and make it healthier.
Regular massages using herbal oils can provide relief from muscular tightness. It may also aid in getting a good night's sleep since it calms the body.
When a thorough massage is performed, it nourishes the body and has a renewing impact on it.
According to Charak Samhita, massaging three parts of the body is essential for health – the head, the ears, and the feet. It is in these three parts where there are the most vital acupressure points.