| A soothing massage can be experienced in | | | | The roots of this therapy comes from a medicinal |
| several different forms. All you have to do is | | | | concept which is why you may not get to |
| determine the type of massage that your body | | | | encounter it often as among the usual massage |
| needs, and also what type do you think will be | | | | services being offered. However, consider |
| most relaxing for you to have. | | | | yourself lucky if you can come across a spa |
| Here are some of the choices you can try to cool | | | | center or a therapist that offers this type of |
| you down from the stresses of life: | | | | massage. The said therapy, also known as CST, |
| 1. Aromatherapy Massage | | | | targets the sacrum, spine, and cranium to |
| This particular type of massage makes use of | | | | eliminate the stress from the body. It is heavily |
| aromatherapy aside from the power of touch in | | | | reliant on the cerebrospinal fluid, and this is what it |
| rejuvenating the senses. Aromatherapy is known | | | | aims to release towards the nervous system and |
| for using essential oils whose fragrance can invoke | | | | the brain. The only way that this fluid can be |
| relaxation to those who smell it. An aromatherapy | | | | facilitated to flow properly is by means of a |
| massage works by helping your muscles relax by | | | | massage around the skull area. |
| means of these essential oils then eventually as | | | | 4. Shiatsu |
| you feel yourself loosen up, the massage can | | | | This is also one of the popular massage |
| penetrate deeper and be absorbed better by the | | | | alternatives you can find and try. This type of |
| body. | | | | massage makes use of the thumbs, fingers, and |
| 2. Chinese Medical Massage | | | | palm in alleviating discomfort. The point of shiatsu |
| Around Asian countries, this is also known to be | | | | is to help release the natural healing power of the |
| acupressure. What happens here is that the | | | | body by means of stimulating its immune system. |
| pressure points of the body are being used to | | | | It is also grounded on the precept - that people |
| target the areas that needed the massage. Aside | | | | experience imbalances in their energy force and |
| from using it as a way to relax and soothe those | | | | so shiatsu must be used to prevent this from |
| tired muscles, this type of massage can be useful | | | | happening. |
| for medicinal purposes. | | | | 5. Sports Massage |
| Usually, those who facilitate this type of massage | | | | You can find this type of massage at sports |
| need to be properly oriented with Tui Na(a type | | | | centers, and usually this is administered by sports |
| of chinese manipulative therapy using | | | | and science experts. Of course as the name |
| acupressure). The theory behind this form of | | | | implies, this is mostly used by athletes |
| massage states that mental & physical | | | | themselves. The point of doing a sports massage |
| stress plus outside forces tend to block the | | | | is usually grounded on maintaining muscle and |
| natural flow of Qi(the circulating life energy). As | | | | bone flexibility so the body can continue to endure |
| this happens, the muscles, joints, and even the | | | | strenuous activities. A sports massage may not |
| internal organs may be affected. However, | | | | be as relaxing as the ones often done in spa |
| applying the right pressure on our energy points | | | | centers. But if you lead an active lifestyle, you will |
| are said to have the ability to relieve the | | | | find it beneficial as it lets you be more productive |
| discomfort. | | | | without the extra effort. |
| 3. Cranial Sacral Therapy | | | | |