Encyclopedia - Massage: Encyclopedia - Massage
Massage is the practice of applying pressure or vibration to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Massage: Encyclopedia Ii - Massage - Types Of Massage
There are well over 150 types of massage therapy. Various styles of massage have developed from a number of sources. Massage - Breema. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Massage: Encyclopedia Ii - Massage - Massage Therapist Organizations
Massage - The ABMP. The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) an international, for-profit, organization of professiona...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Massage: Encyclopedia Ii - Massage - Types Of Massage
There are well over 150 types of massage therapy. Various styles of massage have developed from a number of sources. Massage - Breema. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lomilomi Massage: Encyclopedia - Lomilomi Massage
Lomilomi, (Hawaiian: masseur, masseuse) is the word used today to describe Hawaiian massage, traditionally called lomi (Hawaiian: To rub,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Massage Therapy Association: Encyclopedia - American Massage Therapy Association
AMTA is an acronym for the American Massage Therapy Association. Other related archivesMassage, acronym    » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Massage
Massage Necessary for every person, a regular self-massage with herbal oils is usually adequate but needs to be supplemented with prof...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lomilomi Massage: Encyclopedia Ii - Lomilomi Massage - History Of Lomilomi
The early Polynesian settlers (from the Marquesas, or Tahiti, or both) brought their own form of massage, and like a canoe plant, it evol...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Equine Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Equine Massage
EQUINE MASSAGE The practice of soft tissue manipulation applied to horses. See animal massage.   (See also: EQUINE MASSAGE , ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Chinese Massage
CHINESE MASSAGE See Tui Na.   (See also: CHINESE MASSAGE , Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Massage
MASSAGE: See Swedish Massage and Sports Massage   (See also: MASSAGE , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Massage
Massage: There are over 80 types of massage in use today. They are as many reasons to seek massage as there are types. In general, mas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - On-site Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On On-site Massage
ON-SITE MASSAGE Also called seated and chair massage, on-site massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage, b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chair Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Chair Massage
CHAIR MASSAGE Also called on-site and seated massage, chair massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage, bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Seated Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Seated Massage
SEATED MASSAGE Known as seated massage, chair massage, or on-site massage, this technique involves the use of a specially designed mas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jamu Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Jamu Massage
JAMU MASSAGE Jamu massage is a Balinese-inspired technique based on Indian, Chinese, and European techniques involving acupressure, ro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Balinese Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Balinese Massage
BALINESE MASSAGE Positioned above the client, the Balinese massage therapist performs a combination of kneading strokes, skin rolling,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sports Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Sports Massage
SPORTS MASSAGE Sports massage consists of specific components designed to reduce injuries, alleviate inflammation, provide warm-up, et...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Medical Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Medical Massage
MEDICAL MASSAGE Performing medical massage requires a firm background in pathology and utilizes specific treatments appropriate to wor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Geriatric Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Geriatric Massage
GERIATRIC MASSAGE Geriatric massage, with its focus on the elderly, addresses the psychological and physiological aspects of aging and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Orthopedic Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Orthopedic Massage
ORTHOPEDIC MASSAGE Combining some elements of sports and medical massage, orthopedic massage integrates 10 modalities to treat soft ti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kriya Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Kriya Massage
KRIYA MASSAGE Kriya Massage, developed by Kamala Renner in 1970, is different from any traditional bodywork training because of the em...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Swedish Massage
SWEDISH MASSAGE One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques, Swedish massage is a vigorous system of treatment d...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Thai Massage
THAI MASSAGE Also called nuad no rarn, Thai massage has been taught and practiced in Thailand for approximately 2,500 years. Although ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Esalen Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Esalen Massage
ESALEN MASSAGE Developed in the 1960s, this style originated at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Calif., and is based on a combination...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Breast Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Breast Massage
BREAST MASSAGE This technique entails specific kneading, rubbing, and/or squeezing strokes applied to the soft tissue of the breast to...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrated/eclectic Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Integrated/eclectic Massage
INTEGRATED/ECLECTIC MASSAGE Indicates a combination of various massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy techniques utilized by a practit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Massage, Bodywork, Somatic Therapies
MASSAGE, BODYWORK AND SOMATIC THERAPIES Massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies is the application of various techniques to the muscu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Esalen Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Esalen Massage
Esalen Massage: A long, gentle and stroking style of massage.   (See also: Esalen Massage , Alternative Health, Body Mind and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thalassotherapy Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Thalassotherapy Massage
Thalassotherapy Massage: A massage using seaweed oil.   (See also: Thalassotherapy Massage , Alternative Health, Body Mind and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vodder Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Vodder Massage
Vodder Massage: A manual lymph drainage massage technique.   (See also: Vodder Massage , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Sou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Ayurvedic Massage
AYURVEDIC MASSAGE An ayurvedic massage is one part of the traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India called panchaka...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animal Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Animal Massage
ANIMAL MASSAGE Both pets and performance animals experience soft tissue damage in their daily lives just as humans do.   Therape...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spiritual Massage Healing: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Spiritual Massage Healing
SPIRITUAL MASSAGE HEALING Spiritual massage healing is a form of divinely inspired and divinely guided religious healing. It consists ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Russian Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Russian Massage (russian Sports Massage)
RUSSIAN MASSAGE (RUSSIAN SPORTS MASSAGE) This technique alters the basic strokes of classical massage so each stroke provides the clie...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Four-hand Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Four-hand Massage
FOUR-HAND MASSAGE This therapy requires two practitioners to simultaneously massage the client’s left and right sides, making su...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lifestream Massage Technique: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Lifestream Massage Technique
LIFESTREAM MASSAGE TECHNIQUE This is a unique signature massage taught only at LifeStream Massage School in Napa Valley, Calif.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nikkon Restorative Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Nikkon Restorative Massage (okazaki Restorative Massage)
NIKKON RESTORATIVE MASSAGE (OKAZAKI RESTORATIVE MASSAGE) Nikkon Restorative Massage was developed by Professor Henry Seishiro Okazaki ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Connective Tissue Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Connective Tissue Massage
CONNECTIVE TISSUE MASSAGE Also known as bindegewebsmassage, these techniques are designed to specifically affect the connective tissue...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Infant Massage Instruction: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Infant Massage Instruction
INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTION Qualified instructors teach parents how to properly massage their infants. Infant massage is also utilized ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupressure Massage
acupressure massage: Acupressure in the form of a massage (An Mo). Apparently, it is the equivalent of amma. Acupressure massage is us...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oriental Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Oriental Massage
oriental massage (amma massage): A form of massage in which the emphasis is on acupuncture meridians, through which the body's vital e...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Infant Massage: Health And Healing Dictionary On Infant Massage
Infant Massage Specific massage techniques for infants, these methods can be easily learned by massage therapists, nurses, parents, an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Tissue Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Deep Tissue Massage
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Techniques which utilize deep tissue/deep muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Swedish Massage
SWEDISH MASSAGE: Common system of massage using kneading, stroking and pummelling to achieve relaxation and increased circulation of t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Polarity Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Polarity Massage
Polarity Massage: A technique of gently rocking, holding and massaging to stimulate relaxation, restore energy flow and encourage revi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Craniosacral Massage
Massage , Craniosacral massage , Reflexology, Rolfing, Zone therapy: Group of systematic and scientific manipulations of body tissu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Holistic Health Dictionary On Massage
MASSAGE Hands-on manipulation for healing is probably older than any other healing tradition. The oldest written records of massage go...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage: The best known form of massage in the United States uses five basic strokes, including soothing, tapping, rubbing, pu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sports Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Sports Massage
Sports Massage: Massage of foundation tissues directed specifically at the muscles used in athletic activities. This is a deep muscle ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy: Popular around the world, massage incorporates the use of touch to stimulate circulation, relax muscles and promote a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Infant Massage: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Infant Massage
Infant Massage: Infant Massage seeks to enhance the bonding between parents and infant, improve digestion, and establish good sleeping...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Heartwood Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Heartwood Massage
Heartwood massage: Holistic form of bodywork taught by the Heartwood Institute, in Garberville, California. It encompasses breathwork,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Health And Healing Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy The manipulation of the superficial tissues of the human body in order to promote deep relaxation, and release tension...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Aromatherapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Massage Aromatherapy
massage aromatherapy: Application during a massage therapy session of a vegetable oil to which an essential oil has been added. &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrative Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Integrative Massage
Integrative Massage: a combination of body reading, breathwork, Process Work (process psychology), Swedish-Esalen, and other modes of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Odyssey Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Odyssey Massage
Odyssey Massage: a method that includes abhyanga, aromatherapy, Vital Touch techniques, and modes of massage called Garshana and Vishe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Esalen Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Esalen Massage
Esalen massage: A form of bodywork that borrows from craniosacral balancing (see CranioSacral Therapy), Rolfing, Swedish massage, Trag...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Biodynamic Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Biodynamic Massage
biodynamic massage: Form of bodywork originated by Gerda Boyesen. It is either part of or identical to biodynamic psychology.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Knife Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Knife Massage
knife massage (knife therapy): A technique that involves tapping acupoints with the blade of a cleaver.   (See also: Knife mas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Shiatsu Massage
shiatsu massage: Type of shiatsu based largely on amma.   (See also: Shiatsu massage , Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pregnancy Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Prenatal Pregnancy Massage
PRENATAL MASSAGE / PREGNANCY MASSAGE Performed by a trained perinatal specialist, many methods of massage and somatic therapies are bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sports Massage: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Sports Massage
SPORTS MASSAGE: Particular treatments aimed at maintaining the strength and muscle power of the sports person. Emphasis is usually on ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Thai Massage
Thai Massage: A technique that involves a unique combination of gentle rocking and stretching using range of motion and acupressure te...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Health And Healing Dictionary On Thai Massage
Thai Massage: Millennia-old, sacred form of bodywork that resembles shiatsu and is related to Nadi Sutra Kriya. It draws from acupress...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage: A classical European massage technique of the muscles with special oils by therapeutic stroking and kneading of muscl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage The manipulation of body tissues kby the hands for therapeutic effect   (See also: Swedish Massage , Body Min...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Psychic Massage: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Psychic Massage
Psychic Massage A New Age healing system that uses touch to harmonize or balance the physical, etheric or astral vehicles. It was deve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Qigong Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Qigong Massage
Chinese Qigong massage (An Mo, Chinese massage, Qigong massage): Component of Traditional Chinese Medicine that emphasizes the proper ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Foot Reflexology Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Foot Reflexology Massage
Foot Reflexology Massage: Foot Reflexology in the form of a massage.   (See also: Foot Reflexology Massage , Body Mind and Sou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rhythmical Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Rhythmical Massage
Rhythmical Massage: Approach to massage developed by physician and anthroposophist Ita Wegman.   According to its theory, effleu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Thai Massage
Thai Massage: Millennia-old, sacred form of bodywork that resembles shiatsu and is related to Nadi Sutra Kriya. It draws from acupress...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kriya Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Kriya Massage
Kriya Massage (Kriya Bodywork): A form of massage that uses universal, life-affirming energy. The DoveStar Alchemian Institute, in Hoo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Swedish Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage Therapy: a form of massage therapy that includes aromatherapy. Swedish Massage Therapy soothes the soul.   (Se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Auricular Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Auricular Massage
auricular massage: Component of Chinese auricular therapy that involves digitally pinching, pressing, or rotating all or part of the e...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage therapy: systematic, therapeutic stroking, rubbing, or kneading of the skin and underlying muscle and other soft tissue of the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Natural Health Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage therapy: General term for a range of manual approaches to enhance relaxation, elevate mood, reduce blood pressure, decrease pa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy: A “hands-on” approach that takes many forms. Some of the many benefits include physical and mental relaxa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cayce-reilly Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Cayce-reilly Massage
Cayce-Reilly Massage: This massage is intensively therapeutic, manipulates tissues and joints, and uses moist heated castor oil and gl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Biodynamic Massage: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Biodynamic Massage
BIODYNAMIC MASSAGE: In common with all Complementary Medical treatments, the vital force is perceived to affect all the organs of the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lonsdale Method Of Lymphatic Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Lonsdale Method Of Lymphatic Massage
LONSDALE METHOD OF LYMPHATIC MASSAGE This technique offers a unique integration of osteopathic visceral manipulation, using both deep ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Mind Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Body Mind Massage
Body Mind Massage: Component of BodyMind Therapy. BodyMind Massage includes shiatsu. Its principle is that touch is sacred and has hea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Budzek Medical Massage Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Budzek Medical Massage Therapy
BUDZEK MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPY Developed by Jeffrey Budzeky, RN, Budzek Medical Massage Therapy is designed to relieve acute and chron...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Massage Therapy
MASSAGE THERAPY: This is a general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots in both Eastern and Western cultures. Involve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Scotch Hose Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Scotch Hose Massage
Scotch Hose Massage: A massage received in a standing position performed by a therapist who uses a hose to spray strong jets of water ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Psychic Massage: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Psychic Massage
Psychic Massage A New Age healing system that uses touch to harmonize or balance the physical, etheric or astral vehicles. It was deve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Underwater Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Underwater Massage
Underwater Massage: Like an aquatic Shiatsu (see also Watsu) is a relaxing, back-to-the-womb experience designed to release tension, b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chi Self-massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chi Self-massage
Chi Self-Massage (Tao Rejuvenation, Tao Rejuvenation-Chi Self-Massage): Component of the Healing Tao System that uses chi (internal en...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Alternative Medicine Dictionary Ii On Thai Massage
Thai Massage: The principles of Thai Massage are derived from Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Practitioners stimulate channels and poi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Massage: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Chinese Massage
Chinese Massage: Also called Tuina, it has the same importance, in Chinese traditional medicine that acupuncture, the moxibustion, the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Swedish Massage: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage: While the healing power of touch is an ancient concept, this technique is named after Swedish massage pioneer, Peter ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakra Energy Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chakra Energy Massage
Chakra Energy Massage: Blend of chakra healing and Foot Reflexology Massage. Its theory posits areas on the feet that correspond to ch...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Massage And Its Remedial Effects
Massage and its remedial effects Massage reduces muscle-tension and relieves pain, opens the pores of the skin, thus eliminating poiso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Massage And Its Remedial Effects
Massage and its remedial effects Massage reduces muscle-tension and relieves pain, opens the pores of the skin, thus eliminating poiso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Head Reflex Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Head Reflex Massage
head reflex massage: Form of reflexology characterized by stimulation of reflex points on the head, for example, by pulling hair or by...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy
VIBRATIONAL HEALING MASSAGE THERAPY Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy (VHMT) is a bodywork therapy designed to restore one to fluidi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Tissue Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage: Frees congestion of the muscle attachments. Deep work brings about realignment of postural distortions and restor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Massage: Encyclopedia Ii - Massage - Massage Therapist Organizations
Massage - International. The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) an international, for-profit, organization of profe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Massage: Encyclopedia Ii - Massage - Massage Basics
Massage - Communication. Good communication is essential to effective massage. In a commercial setting, the client is encouraged to com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Massage: Encyclopedia Ii - Massage - Massage Basics
Massage - Communication. Good communication is essential to effective massage. In a commercial setting, the client is encouraged to com...   » Read the article