In the history of mankind, massage therapy has been the most successful in term of natural treatment with reduced number of risks and contraindications to the treatment. This is why the alternative and traditional medical care is still practiced and used today. Nowadays, the techniques are developed and offered not only as therapeutic services for those with medical conditions, dysfunctions, as well as emotional problems, it is also offered as a luxurious pastime for anyone who wishes to relax and unwind.

Tibetan point holding is considered as a somatic type of bodywork which deals with issues on the muscular system as well as the release of unwanted emotions. The techniques used in this type of therapy are similar to those used in an acupressure therapy sessions. The therapist works by pressing key points or also known as body meridians in order to promote health and wellness. In a Tibetan point holding therapy session, the service of five therapists is required in order to properly perform the whole treatment. Each of them conducts the point holding techniques on specific key areas of the body which ends in simultaneous release technique to free bad emotions and relieve physical conditions.

Tibetan point holding was developed in 1989 by Karen Peterson and John Walsh in an attempt to balance the energy flow within the body, attain emotional release, and relax the client physically, mentally, and emotionally. The development was successful and effective in that the therapy was created as a safe way of treating and conditioning the client to achieve total health recovery and relaxation. Peterson and Walsh’s therapy doesn’t need certification in order to be performed unlike the other types of therapies practiced all over the world which requires quite an ample amount of education in order to become an able and certified therapist. Anyone can learn this therapy in just a few weeks of studying it from a massage institute or through personal passing of knowledge. Mostly, the learning of the therapy is done within four weeks in order for the new practitioner to be able to properly conduct the massage techniques.

Since its development, the history of Tibetan point holding shows little reports of risks and contraindications due to its approach in natural healing. The mere fact that therapist who offers this type service doesn’t need to have a certification only proves that the methods used are safe. The techniques are more on prolonged pressing and holding of meridian points in the body which is done in a fairly firm manner.

Regardless of how safe any method may be, it would not be right to assume that there are no consequences with every therapy session. It would be fair as well as right to be vigilant enough and make sure that you only get the benefits out of the therapy and leave out the risks and dangers. Aside from gathering valuable information regarding the therapy, consulting with a doctor or physician regarding the desire for Tibetan point holding can greatly improve the chance of avoiding future problems.

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

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