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An overview of general articles about Massage Therapy. For specific massage treatment modalities you may visit our topics about Thai Massage, Japanese Massage, or Tantra Massage, among others.

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Japanese Foot Massage and Reflexology
Japanese Foot Massage and Reflexology
Specialized Foot Massage and Reflexology treatments are widespread in Asia, including in Japan, and, apart from treating the feet with general massage [ ... ]
Ai Chi | Aquatic Exercises
Ai Chi | Aquatic Exercises
The Ai Chi modality was developed in 1993 by Jun Konno, and is a form of aquatic exercise i.e. water exercise applied for recreation, relaxation, fitn [ ... ]
Insight Bodywork | Barry Kapke
Insight Bodywork | Barry Kapke
Insight Bodywork was developed by Barry Kapke (1955 – 2008), and integrates massage, movement, meditation, and mindfulness practices. Typically, a t [ ... ]
What Is Hydrotherm Massage Therapy?
What Is Hydrotherm Massage Therapy?
A Hydrotherm Massage is done with the receiver lying face-up (supine position) on warm water-filled pads (cushions) on top of a regular massage therap [ ... ]
What Is Four Hands Massage Therapy?
What Is Four Hands Massage Therapy?
A Four Hands Massage (also called Four Handed Massage) is typically a synchronized, Full Body Massage treatment session carried out by two massage the [ ... ]
Lypossage™ Therapy | Reduction of Cellulite and Detoxification
Lypossage™ Therapy | Reduction of Cellulite and Detoxification
Lypossage™ was developed by Charles W. Wiltsie III around 1998, and is a manual, non-invasive massage treatment to reduce or camouflage celluli [ ... ]
Kyo and Jitsu in Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy
Kyo and Jitsu in Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy
Although the diagnostic system of Kyo and Jitsu is attributed to Sensei Masunaga — the creator of Zen Shiatsu — it’s basically an implem [ ... ]
Dynamic Massage Therapy | Pulsing, Rocking, and Harmonics
Dynamic Massage Therapy | Pulsing, Rocking, and Harmonics
Dynamic Massage therapy, Harmonics, or Rocking Massage is based on gentle rocking, and repetitive, harmonic movements, stretches, and traction of diff [ ... ]
Osteopathic Massage Therapy | What You Need to Know
Osteopathic Massage Therapy | What You Need to Know
Osteopathy focuses on hands-on physical manipulation of the body’s muscle tissues, nerves, joints, and bones. It shares a lot with massage thera [ ... ]
Hara Abdominal Diagnosis in Japanese Traditional Medicine
Hara Abdominal Diagnosis in Japanese Traditional Medicine
Hara Abdominal Diagnosis (also called Fukushin or Harashin) has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Although it’s not any longer much u [ ... ]