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What is a moxibustion massage?
Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials called “moxa” are burned on or very near the surface of the skin. The intention is to warm and invigorate the flow of Qi in the body and dispel certain pathogenic influences.
What modalities can a massage therapist do?
10 Types of Massage Modalities to Choose From
- Swedish Massage. If you’ve never experienced a massage before, or are sensitive to touch, we often start with a Swedish massage.
- Deep Tissue Massage.
- Hot Stone Massage.
- Sports Massage.
- Reflexology.
- Prenatal Massage.
- Cupping.
- Cranio-Sacral.
When should you not use massage therapy?
However, there are three types of contraindication: TOTAL, when massage should not be performed at all….The therapist can massage but not over any areas affected by:
- Varicose veins.
- Undiagnosed lumps or bumps.
- Pregnancy.
- Bruising.
- Cuts.
- Abrasions.
- Sunburn.
- Undiagnosed pain.
What is aromatherapy oil massage?
Aromatherapy is a specific type of therapy that incorporates the use of scented essential oils into a massage. The massage involves alternating between gentle and harder pressure while using a specific blend of essential oils.
How do you give a trigger point massage?
Trigger point self-massage 101
- Find the tight spots (odds are you won’t have to look too hard).
- Use your fingers (or tools like foam rollers and massage balls) to press firmly into the trigger points.
- Repeat for three to five minutes, ideally as often as five or six times per day.
What are some contraindications for massage?
Here are the conditions that fall into these category;
- Fever. Anytime you have a fever, whether from a cold, the flu or some other infection, you should not get a massage.
- Contagious Diseases.
- Blood Clots.
- Pregnancy.
- Kidney Conditions or Liver Conditions.
- Cancer.
- Inflammation.
- Uncontrolled Hypertension.