Western Massage
Californian Massage
Wellness massage developed in California in the 1970s, characterized by long enveloping effleurages and a mind-body approach promoting body reconnection and deep relaxation.
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Tension & Stress
Articles tagged "Tension & Stress"
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Western Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Therapeutic massage technique using volcanic basalt stones heated between 45°C and 55°C, placed on key energy points of the body or used as massage tools, combining deep therapeutic heat with the effects of classic massage techniques.
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Western Massage
Swedish Massage
Classical form of Western massage developed by Per Henrik Ling, using effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement and vibration to relax muscles and improve circulation.
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Oriental & Energy Massage
Amma — Traditional Japanese Massage
Ancient form of Japanese therapeutic massage founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles (meridians, acupressure points), historically practiced by blind practitioners in Japan, aimed at harmonizing Ki (vital energy) flow through rhythmic pressures, percussions and stretches.
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Oriental & Energy Massage
Thai Massage (Nuad Bo-Rarn)
Traditional Thai therapeutic practice 2500 years old, combining rhythmic compressions, passive joint mobilizations and yoga-inspired assisted stretches to rebalance energy lines (Sen).
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Oriental & Energy Massage
Shiatsu
Japanese finger pressure technique on meridians and acupressure points aimed at rebalancing the flow of vital energy (Ki) in the body according to Oriental medicine principles.
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Oriental & Energy Massage
Tuina (Tui Na) — Chinese Medical Massage
Form of medical massage derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine using pressure, friction, kneading and joint manipulations on meridians and acupuncture points to treat musculoskeletal and visceral conditions.
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Specialized Massage
Fasciatherapy — Danis Bois Method
Therapeutic and pedagogical approach developed by Danis Bois combining very gentle manual contact on fascia with listening to the body's internal movement (sensorial movement) to treat chronic pain and somatopsychic disorders.
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Specialized Massage
Lomi Lomi Massage (Lomi Lomi Nui)
Sacred traditional massage of Hawaiian healers (Kahunas) using long fluid forearm and hand movements, often to musical rhythm, to dissolve physical and emotional tensions.
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Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
Membranous Techniques — Cranial Osteopathy
Set of cranial osteopathic techniques working directly on the reciprocal tension membranes (falx cerebri, falx cerebelli, tentorium cerebelli, diaphragma sellae) via precise bony contacts on the skull and sacrum, to normalize intracranial membranous tensions and restore the Primary Respiratory Mechanism.
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Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) — Upledger
Gentle therapeutic approach derived from Sutherland's cranial osteopathy, popularized by John Upledger, focused on releasing restrictions of the craniosacral system.
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Functional & Fascial Techniques
SomatoEmotional Release (SER)
Therapeutic approach developed by John E. Upledger integrating CranioSacral Therapy with processes of releasing physical and emotional traumas memorized in body tissues (energy cysts), allowing the body to complete and integrate emotional responses initially interrupted during shock or trauma.
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