| There are several forms of ancient Asian | | | | and can have the added benefit of assisting the |
| massage still being practiced in the world today. | | | | patient with weight management. |
| Asian massage techniques are ancient healing | | | | Japanese Shiatsu is another type of massage |
| rituals developed over the centuries in India and | | | | developed in the Far East. It concentrates on |
| the Far East. Thai massage, shiatsu and asian | | | | energy rebalance and physical well-being using the |
| massage are becoming more and more popular in | | | | thumbs, palms and fingers to apply pressure to |
| the west as more people become interested in | | | | certain areas of the body. Benefits of this type of |
| pilates, yoga and other more holistic forms of | | | | massage include rebalancing of the bone system, |
| exercise and relaxation. | | | | enhanced circulatory function, maintaining balance |
| Thai massage actually started in India. It is a form | | | | of the nervous system and greater skin and |
| of massage using guided stretching and Meridian | | | | muscle flexibility. |
| pressure point therapy in combination with an | | | | Indonesian Javanese massage is a system of |
| ancient breathing method called "Pranayama." This | | | | massage that uses all parts of the hand, including |
| technique uses breathing techniques to relax and | | | | the knuckles, to knead and massage the muscles. |
| cleanse the body while strengthening the nervous | | | | Usually a massage oil is used to facilitate the |
| system. Sessions usually end with a ritualized final | | | | therapy. This massage works on the muscles and |
| relaxation that most customers find intensely | | | | nerves to relieve tension, back pain and aid in the |
| restful. | | | | healing of fractures. Of all of the Asian massages, |
| Chinese acupressure or "tui na" was developed | | | | this is the most robust, and the massage is often |
| over 5000 years ago. By applying pressure to the | | | | painful, although greatly beneficial in the long run. |
| body at certain key points, the acupressure | | | | Whatever your preferences, there are many |
| therapist helps the body to activate its own | | | | ancient Asian massage treatments to choose |
| self-healing abilities. Acupressure has been used for | | | | from. Explore your massage options by adding |
| centuries to treat back pain, headaches and | | | | one of these interesting and beneficial massages |
| migraines, stress and anxiety. It is deeply relaxing | | | | to your health regimen. |