Kahuna bodywork or Hawaiian massage therapy is the art of natural healing where love and compassion is associated with the massage strokes. During the early years, only the royalties experience this relaxing treatment only done by the priests.

This type of therapy in the early years was passed down from family to family. Only the priests during that time were the one practicing and conducting bodywork therapies. Hawaiian massage therapy requires the cooperation of both the mind and body as believed by the natives of Hawaii in order for it to have a quality life. It is also believed that spirituality plays an important role in this type of therapy in order for it to be successful.

Love for your vessel is also taught to the patient during the massage therapy which is believed to be effective and helpful in the healing treatment. Although the quality of the service, knowledge and skill of the massage therapist, and the environment are important factors to be considered in order to give best result to the patient, how the therapist respect and love the patient is more essential than any of these.

During the massage, the therapist is set to bring enlightenment to both the body and mind of the patient. In doing so, he or she also triggers the body’s self healing ability. This body rejuvenation also triggers another chain reaction that benefits the health of the body. The massage therapist during Kahuna bodywork usually uses the hands, forearms, fingers and elbows to perform gentle gliding motions from area after area of the body. The masseuse can use any of the said parts of the body that can be used to conduct massage strokes. Depending on the area treated, specific massage techniques are used. Sliding massage strokes are the commonly used strokes on most of the areas of the body.

The effects and benefits are both on the physical and emotional condition of the patient. There are significant changes on the overall health of the patient when undergoing on Kahuna bodywork. The first notable changes, effect and benefits is the releasing of tension, and the relief from stress and fatigue. Although these may be seen as beneficial only on the physical aspect, however these can also enhance the emotional condition of the patient. Acupressure is also used to target and address the numerous pressure points all over the client’s body.

Kahuna bodywork doesn’t involve risks and contradictions as compared with the other types of massage therapy as it only uses light to medium amount of pressure. It also uses sliding massage rather than pointed application of pressure which can sometimes cause risks on some of the patients. However, no matter how safe it may be, there is no therapy that doesn’t have any disadvantage at all. It would also be much better if you arrange for a meeting with your doctor to discuss any information, opinion, or suggestion regarding Hawaiian massage therapy. In case the outcome of the discussion is in favor of getting Kahuna bodywork, seek only the service of a professional and licensed massage therapist.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage therapy and obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.

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