The Benefits of Massage Anthony Wallace, CALA, ND

P.C.D.I. Healthcare and Consultants of Texas

Introduction

• This course focuses on the many different forms of massage therapies.

• This course will educate the community of the benefits and the dangers of the types of massage therapy.

• The course will educate the community about terms used in massage therapy, the career path and education requirements, and the styles of massage used.

Disclaimer

• This course is used to educate the community and healthcare personnel about massage therapy.

• It is important to share any and all alternative methods and alternative medication with your primary practitioner or naturopath.

• Some therapies combined with conventional medications may cause adverse reactions, unwanted side effects, and even death.

Medical Terms

• Aromatherapy - the use of scents to heal the patient. • Message Therapist (LMT) – An educated professional

that has finish a 6 month or greater accredited program and has taken a state exam to perform message techniques.

• Bodywork – This refers to any work on the body such as message, acupressure, and any art that calms the mind.

• Essence oils – Oil that are infused with plant based medicines.

MASSAGES

The benefits and The Dangers

Swedish Massage

• This is the most common massage used in the Untied States. (way,2010)

• This art uses long strokes, kneading in a circular motion.

• Caution may cause pain or spasms in the extremity that is being worked on

Aromatherapy Message

• This is a basic Swedish massage but with added essence oils to promote health.

• The essence oil may be oils that promote relaxion. Essence oils are herbal medications

• Use caution with this form of massage because the essence oil may cause drowsiness.

Hot Stone Therapy

• This form of therapy applies heated stones that relaxes the muscles.

• The therapist applies light pressure and massages in circular motion

• Caution redness and irritation may occurs in the area. Patients that are on aspirin or anticoagulant therapy may have bruising.

Deep Tissue Massage

• This massage targets deep muscle tissue below the fascia to promote more blood circulation.

• The therapist performs slow strokes to the extremity.

• Caution there may be pain after the session due to excessive message.

Shiatsu Message

• This is a form of Japanese body work with finger pressure.

• The therapist hold pressure with their finger for 2-8 seconds firmly

• Caution If you have any injuries to the bones or muscle-skeletal talk to your therapist about their skillful techniques.

Thai Massage

• This massage uses point pressure just like shiatsu massage. This massage promotes flexibility, range of motion, and blood circulation.

• Caution sports injuries and past surgeries on the extremity it is not recommended for shiatsu massage.

Reflexology

• This massage is for the foot. It promotes good organ function by the nerve endings of the foot.

• Caution This might increase pain or sensitivity in the feet and eye lids. This technique should be done by a licensed reflexologist to prevent injury.

Amma Message

• This is a art from Japan that uses the practitioners knees, fingers, thumbs on the acupuncture points of the body. Promotes health

• The patient is seat in a massage chair

• Caution This may produce pain in the localize area on work.

Shiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy

• This is a form of message therapy that the therapist is standing on the patients back. The therapist is using deep compressions to relieve back pain.

• Caution if you have back injuries, slip disk, curvatures of the spine, or any deformities. This may not be the therapy for you . Contact your therapist.

Balinese Massage

• This is a swedish massage but with a twist.

• This massage uses coconut oil with other spices to enhance blood circulation, skin detoxifier, and relaxation of the muscles fibers.

• Caution there is no major complications but light pain in the area after the massage.

Connective Tissue Massage

• This massage uses pressing and pulling like techniques to promote healthy tissue for healing.

• This message repairs the connective tissue to retract and not sag and reduce wrinkles.

• Caution will produce bruises and marks on the skin but will go away in weeks

Lymph Drainage Therapy

• This massage manually drains the toxins from your body to the lymph system to be discard outside the body.

• This massage will promote healing of the immune system, promote blood circulation, and healthy skin.

• Caution this massage may cause light pain and fatigue

Resources • This resource is one of the major

resource that way use to construct this power point presentation. For further research please visit the site.

• Cathy Way, 10 popular Types if Massage Therapy, 2010

• This resource educates the community regarding message therapy and possible career change information. www.massagetherapy,com, 2003

• This resource is used for up to date information used in the field of massage therapy and career information.

• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work. http://www.ncbtmb.org/