Massage therapy is the medical art of using various massage strokes on different parts of the human body to condition it and enhance its healing ability. Most of these massage therapy methods are similar with each other in most of their techniques, while some methods add different methods to enhance their massage therapy style.

If you are planning on having a massage therapy as part of your regular medical care, you may want to check out some of the most commonly used types of massage therapy on most massage spas:

1.Reflexology – This is one of the oldest types of massage therapy that can be traced back in Ancient Egypt 2330 BC ago. This type of massage therapy focuses only on both hands and feet of the patient instead of working on the whole body. And because of this, the patient doesn’t need to undress during the massage session. Reflex areas on the hands and feet are connected on their corresponding body parts which are vital in keeping and improving the quality of the patient’s health. Modern day reflexology offers a relaxing and revitalizing experience to the patient that is why it is a popular service offered on many massage spas and home services all over the world.

2.Swedish Massage – A popular western style massage therapy that uses light, smooth strokes on the patient’s body. This is a good choice if the patient is after a relaxing and comfortable massage therapy where he or she can sleep during the whole duration of the massage session. There are different types of massage strokes used on this type of massage therapy such as effleurage, percussion, kneading and other massage strokes. The patient will be required to undress during the massage session so that the clothes will not hinder the massage therapist as he or she works thoroughly on the patient’s body. This type of massage therapy is suitable for those who are looking for gentle and relaxing strokes.

3.Aromatherapy Massage – This type of massage is a blend of two medical care methods mixed for the same purpose of healing and calming down the body of the patient. Although these two can be done separately, doing both at the same time is believed to be more effective in serving their purpose. Five essential oils will be chosen by the patient for the massage therapy. These essential oils have different beneficial properties such as relaxing, energizing, calming, and many more. Swedish massage is then used while the essential oils are used on the patient’s body. An aromatherapy massage is usually used to relieve stress and to relax the body and emotions of the patient.

4.Shiatsu – It is a Japanese style of therapeutic massage which uses meridian points as the basis where they focus on manipulating and improving the health of the patient. Shiatsu practitioners believe that qi, or also known as energy should flow freely all over the body to have a good health. Unlike the other types of massage therapy, this is done on a massage mat on the floor. Shiatsu greatly improves and increases the circulation within the body.

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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