Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a hands-on manipulation of soft tissues and joints of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissues, tendons and ligaments. Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and improves health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
Massage is suitable for all ages and can benefit conditions such as muscle spasm and pain, headaches, whiplash, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, postural imbalances, arthritis, pre-pregnancy and post-pregnancy discomforts.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage is the use of heated basalt stones in a massage treatment, with some placed on the body and others used by the therapist to massage the muscles. Basalt stones are used because of their unique ability to retain heat and their resistance to cracking.
Conditions such as osteoarthritis and general joint stiffness, constipation and menstrual pain and cramping can all benefit from Hot Stone Massage.
Pregnancy Massage
The practice of Pregnancy Massage is very much like regular therapeutic massage. It is different, however, in that the therapist takes into consideration the various changes that occur in a woman’s body throughout pregnancy. Pregnancy massage also reduces strain in the lower back and shoulders, as well as helps with general aches and pain.
Remember, if you feel good, your baby will feel good!
Thai Massage
Traditional Thai Massage has its roots in Ayurveda and Chinese massage. It combines stretching, Yoga postures and acupressure massage to balance and harmonize the body. Thus, it is often referred to as "Lazy Man's Yoga."
There are a multitude of health benefits in Thai massage. It can be very effective in the treatment of back pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, digestive and menstrual problems, stress and tension. It can also help to improve and maintain flexibility and restore balance within and between functional groups of muscles to ease pain and improve posture. Relaxation of the muscles is attained by applying rhythmic motion along energy lines and pressure points with the palms and thumbs.
Thai Yoga massage is performed on a mat, with the client dressed in loose, comfortable clothing.
Move and be moved to better health.
Chinese Massage (Tuina)
Tuina Massage is a Chinese massage and can be used for many different conditions including digestive disorders, muscle pain and headache. It uses the same theories as acupuncture by manipulating the acupuncture points but uses the practitioner's fingers, thumbs, hands and elbows, instead of acupuncture needles. Pediatric Tuina massage is especially popular in China, where large departments in hospitals practice it regularly.
Workplace Massage
For more information on how on-site massage can benefit your company, drop us a line at info@balanceih.com.
