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Types of Body Massage

Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils). During an aromatherapy massage, you inhale these essential oil molecules or absorb them through your skin.

Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).

Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones as an extension of his or own hands, or by placing them on the body.

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Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage experts adapt their techniques to address the changes a woman's body goes through during pregnancy. For instance, blood volume increases dramatically -- as much as 50% -- during pregnancy.

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Reflexology
Reflexology

However, massage is the manipulation of soft tissue, while applying pressure to reflex zones isn't an attempt to manipulate soft tissue. Also, reflexologists who aren't also massage therapist are limited to touching your feet, hands and ears.

Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu is a type of massage therapy that was primarily developed in Japan. With its name derived from the Japanese term for "finger pressure," it involves applying pressure to specific points on the body, moving from one point to another in a rhythmic sequence.

Swedish Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage Therapy

Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body.

Thai Massage
Thai Massage

Sometimes called "lazy person's yoga" Thai massage employs stretching, muscle compression, and rocking to increase flexibility and relieve tension.

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