Reflexology, typically done on the feet but also
popular on the hands and ears, follows a belief
that every point on the body has a
corresponding point on the foot. An ancient
Chinese therapy, reflexology is especially useful
for stress-related illness and emotional
disorders. Traditionally this is not just a
relaxing foot massage and in fact, can be
incredibly painful. But most spas and foot
massage locations have made it into something
more relaxing and less clinical.
Medical Massage, The New Kid
This is a category of massage, not really a
technique on its own and is relatively new. It is
used for injuries or rehabilitation and indicates
that the therapist has training to address
specific pathologies such as frozen shoulder,
carpal tunnel, sciatica, disease states and
others. These therapists often work with
Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Doctors.
Some therapists use “medical massage” as a
general term that differentiates them from
“spa massage”.
Reiki, Spirit Calling
Reiki is a technique that a lot of massage
therapists utilize but it’s not really a type of
massage. Reiki
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