Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage bears many similarities to Swedish massage, which is one of the most popular types of bodywork. For this technique, massage therapists put warmed stones on their clients’ bodies to relax muscles and soft tissues before (or…

Rolfing

Not for the faint of heart, Rolfing sessions can be intense but also rewarding. This increasingly popular style of deep-tissue massage and postural alignment may be useful for treating a variety of conditions, including chronic pain and…

Russian Massage

Some Russian massage techniques may seem unusual or even dramatic. However, Russian (and Soviet) doctors have used massage in conjunction with medical treatments for more than a century. Russian massage techniques provide rehabilitation and…

Reflexology

Reflexology practitioners access their clients’ nervous systems by pressing on reflex zones in their hands, ears, and feet. This process creates nerve signals that pass through patients’ connective tissues and works to reset their stress…

Reiki

Many people use the modern Japanese technique of reiki to heal their minds and bodies. The word “rei” (higher wisdom) and “ki” (life force energy) combine to describe the practice of wisely guiding life energy to relax, heal, and inspire.…

Acupressure

Acupressure is quite similar to acupuncture, but without the needles. Both traditions use the same ancient Chinese diagnostic procedures, meridian system, and acupoints. In acupressure, practitioners use their hands to manipulate acupoints,…

Gua Sha

You can visit a gua sha practitioner or engage in self-care to enjoy the many healing benefits of this ancient practice. By simply increasing circulation and bringing blood to the surface of the body, you can fight inflammation, increase…

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release techniques relax and lengthen muscles and soft tissues. A myofascial release practitioner can help a person regain function and flexibility after injuries and treat chronic pain in many parts of your body. What Is…