Holistic Massage Therapy

Holistic therapy treats the body as a "whole", which means that not only will a massage treatment pamper your physical body but it will also establish internal and external problems and provide an effective method of rebalancing. Holistic massage is a therapeutic application of touch that is also a supportive, relaxing treatment that encourages the mind to slow down whilst energy is increased. This treatment also lifts the spirit on an emotional level.


How Holistic Massage Can Help You:


Holistic massage benefits the mind, body and spirit. Massage relaxes taut muscles, aids lympathic drainage, releases toxins and benefits the "whole" in many other positive ways. Physical and emotional stress can be reduced through therapeutic touch and a myriad of other restrictive problems can also be alleviated.


Daily life impacts on our body in many ways. Although we can easily become tired, stressed, anxious and exhausted we seldom create the space to explore the therapeutic form of beneficial relaxation. Holistic massage can create instant improvement in the quality of sleep and concentration, improve circulation and waste removal and encourage deeper, more relaxed breathing, and is an accessible treatment for all ages.




What is Holistic Massage?
One of the first questions I get asked about holistic massage is "What does holistic mean?" Holistic means 'whole' (it has Greek roots for those interested in the Etymology!). So this form of massage deals with you as a 'whole'. Like other therapies, it is not just looking to treat the symptoms, but to establish the cause, whether it be internal or external. The aim is to rebalance the body so it achieves homeostasis or balance. The training for the therapist is quite extensive, as it not only covers massage, but also anatomy and physiology, nutrition and general health.




What Happens When I Go For A Holistic Massage
At the first consultation with your therapist, you will be asked to complete a detailed health questionnaire. This will take about 45 minutes as it goes over every aspect of your health, family history and lifestyle, what goes in your body and yes, what comes out the other end! From this information the therapist can put together a profile for you and tailor the massage to suit. The therapist keeps a note of each treatment, which for you means that after a few visits you can come in, 'flop' down on the couch and the therapist knows what you need.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Holistic Massage Therapy
Massage benefits are both mind and body. It is rare that we take an hour to lie down, close our eyes and just 'be'. An hour's peace and quiet away from ringing phones and demanding children has a definite restorative effect.


For the body, the massage helps taut muscles learn to relax and this, combined with strokes to aid lymphatic drainage, helps to release toxins. The benefits can be felt by all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles. According to the Massage Association, research has verified that office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren't massaged. It is not just office workers who benefit. Stress affects different people in a myriad of ways, physically and emotionally. Stiffness and soreness in muscles can be due to a wide range of physical factors from an overly energetic session in the gym or carrying too much shopping home, to poor posture through being seated at a desk all day or excessive time behind the steering wheel. The causes are not always physical however. Emotional tension and the day to day stresses that life throws at us can manifest in headaches caused by a stiff neck and shoulders and the body generally tensing up in response to stress, especially if there is not the opportunity to release. Massage can help people to deal with emotional problems such as grief and depression. Some massage therapists specialise in pregnant women ('doula' massage), attending the birth to enable a drug free delivery. Young babies and children benefit from massage – stroking and touch are a great way for parent and child to bond. Children with autism have been shown to respond well to cranial massage.


Older people benefit too. For the elderly it can be difficult to get around, resulting in lack of exercise and muscle atrophy. Massage will stimulate blood flow and help the release of those feel-good endorphins that make us feel smiley inside.


Are There Any Reasons I Would Not Be Able To Have A Massage
There are a number of factors which preclude massage, for example if the you are ill and/or has a fever. You are also advised not to drink alcohol or take drugs (unless by prescription!) in the 24 hours before and after the massage. This could affect the liver and kidneys as in addition to the toxins released by the massage they will also be trying to cope with toxins from the drug. People with some conditions (such as cancer) may be treated only with consent from their GP. Your therapist will advise you, as the list is quite extensive.


What Happens At The End Of The Massage And Between Treatments
At the end of the session the therapist may give you advice about what you can do in between treatments to maintain or improve your body's equilibrium. This may be through gentle yoga or chi kung based exercises or dietary changes. For example, if you had the complaint of frequent headaches, it may be tension but one of the contributory factors may be too many caffeinated drinks (fizzy drinks, cups of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, for example) and a need to up their water intake. This is empowering as you are able to take responsibility for helping yourself 'get better' and this in turn really helps to boost self-esteem.


The medical benefits are very well documented with hundreds of books and websites devoted to the health benefits. You don't need a medical reason to enjoy massage though. A regular massage – weekly if you can manage it, will keep the body tuned. People groom daily, looking after their external appearance. Massage is like grooming for the inside, and if the inside is in good shape, it will shine through the outside too!

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Article: A Beginner's Guide to Sensual Male Massage - by James Newman

The words "sensual massage" can conjure all sorts of images -- some more steamy than others.

It's a loaded phrase, certainly, but not necessarily in a negative sense, according to a FindAMasseur.com masseur.

I like the site is open to self expression of sensual massage. Everyone has his own definition, so it is left open to the masseur," said a F.A.M. masseur.

It's important to do so, he said, because communication between the client and the masseur is vital.
In other words, the clients can communicate what they desire from a massage, and the masseur can relay back what kind of massages they do, so the client knows exactly to expect from the massage. If the client goes into the massage blindly, they could be disappointed, which neither party would want.

Sensual massage is, by definition, an extremely intimate act. Particularly when both the client and the masseur are gay, the massage can easily have sexual undertones. But a massage can also just be a massage.

"It can be arousing, either emotionally or physically, but there is more to sensual massage than just genital touching," the F.A.M. masseur said. "It's more of a caress, a caring touch -- a soft touch to the face or the body.

"I've had a lot of clients who have come to me expecting genital touching, and they left with a sense of release, even without a sexual component,"
the masseur continued. "Sexual massage is quick and easy, but clients come back because they enjoyed the caress so much."

Despite the feelings of some masseurs, those kinds of requests will happen. Many massage therapists who don't advertise a sensual component to their services still get inundated with requests for sexual release.

“It comes with being in an online business – masseurs are going to get requests for many different kinds of massages, and they have to handle each case individually and professionally,” the F.A.M. masseur said.

Some masseurs have stopped advertising because they got unwelcome requests for massages with sexual components, but the F.A.M. masseur said that’s an overreaction.

“You just have to filter out the ones you’re not interested in and focus on the ones you do want to work with,” the masseur said.

Clients can best find what they are looking for by looking at reviews on FindAMasseur.com. These F.A.M. Approved reviews can help bring the right clients and therapists together by offering detailed accounts of therapists' services.

Now, just because the phrase "sensual massage" can evoke sexual connotations, not all gay clients are looking for anything more than a strong rubdown.

"Plenty of guys don't seek a sexual massage," the masseur said. "A lot of gay guys just want a massage."

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James Newman is a freelance writer in Texas and currently a staff writer for Findamasseur.com - http://www.findamasseur.com

What is Tantric Massage?

Tantric Massage is one small part of the wide ranging Tantric Arts. Some of the other disciplines include Tantric Yoga, Tantric Meditation, Tantric Breathing, and of course, Tantric Sex.

Tantric Massage is a relatively new phenomenon. It has been steadily gaining in popularity on the east and west coasts. You should have no problem finding Tantric therapists in such places such in USA, UK, Europe and in Asia as I understand. But beyond those locations, it can be difficult to find a Tantric Massage Therapist.

It is also difficult to define Tantric Massage. Since there are no real standards, every therapist may do something different. So you can never quite be sure what you are getting when you hear the term "Tantric Massage". Often it is used as a "buzz-word" for a simple sensual or sexual massage. That is not the case here.

One of the primary purposes of Tantra (and Tantric Massage) is to awaken the Kundalini. The Kundalini is a very powerful, intense and healing form of energy that (for most people) is lying dormant at the base of the spine (the sacrum). To fully awaken this powerful energy can take years of devoted practice in the various disciplines of the Tantric Arts.

Once awakened, the Kundalini will rise from its resting-place under the sacrum and move up the spine, energizing and healing, eventually re-circulating throughout the entire body. The Kundalini is known to infuse a tremendous amount of energy into a person, and has an incredible ability to heal almost any affliction, be it physical, emotional or spiritual.

The reason that the Tantric Arts are gaining such popularity in our culture recently is due to one of the more pleasurable side affects. When the Kundalini is awakened, or drawn out, it also awakens the sexual energy in the body. The Kundalini is different and distinct from the sexual energy, but the two are connected & intertwined. So as the Kundalini is awakened and drawn out of hibernation, so also is the sexual energy in the body. Along with the Kundalini, it is channeled and circulated throughout the entire body. Needless to say, this can be very pleasurable, but it is important to keep in mind that this is only a side effect, secondary to the healing power of the Kundalini.(Click here for more info but some other countries, this might be blocked & I apologized).

MASSAGE CHAIR HAS TWO TYPES

Traditional massage chairs

Ergonomically designed chairs for positioning a person who will be receiving a massage, similar in function to a massage table. Chairs may be either stationary or portable models.
Massage chairs are easier for the therapist to maneuver than massage tables, and clients do not need to disrobe to receive a chair massage. Due to these two factors, chair massage is often performed in settings such as corporate offices, outdoor festivals, shopping malls, and other public locations.

Robotic massage chairs

A robotic massage chair is a chair that contains internal electronic motors and gears designed to massage the person sitting in them. Most robotic massage chairs have some form of controller to vary the type, location, or intensity of massage.
Massaging chairs most frequently resemble recliners. There are many different types and brands, including office-style chairs that operate from internal batteries. A less expensive option is a separate massaging pad that may be used with an existing chair. Some popular brands are Takemi Select, Human Touch, Panasonic, SHSS, OSIM, OTO, VGO, OGAWA.

Massaging chairs vary tremendously in price, style and intensity cheap vibrate only chairs to full intensity Shiatsu models for people who require as close to a real invigorating massage as possible. Some prefer more soothing relaxing massage for them there are some models which even go as far as having TV and music players.
Some people find may a full Shiatsu massage chair is a bit painful at first as they are based on and follow the healing method quite closely, they normally find that it pays dividends if they stick at it.

WHAT IS A CHAIR MASSAGE?

What is a chair massage?

A chair massage, also known as a seated massage or an on-site massage, is a massage that is performed with the patient seated in a massage chair as opposed to on a massage table. While some massage therapy locations offer seated massages in their physical building, the majority of chair massages are performed on-site. This can include many places of business or other public places, such as malls.

Chair massage is a great benefit for businesses to offer employees. Many companies find that massage in the workplace reduces stress and increases energy levels among employees. Chair massage also helps relieve neck, shoulder, and arm tension that contribute to repetitive stress injuries.

Companies benefit in the form of increased productivity, lower absenteeism, and higher morale.

Onsite chair massage comes to your office, and can be set up in a conference room, empty office, or other unused space.

Also, the convenience and portability of a massage chair means that it can be set up almost anyplace. Consider arranging chair massage for:

> Trade shows, conventions, or conferences

> Company meetings or open houses

> Parties or sporting events

Have a large group? You can talk about arranging several massage practitioners.

( Normally charges in U.S. $68/hour (or $17 per 15-minute massage)) with a two-hour minimum. Massages can be set up for anywhere between 10 and 30 minutes each. These prices might be varies to country standard when ever the massage is perform (USA, Philippines, Thailand, India, UK, etc..)

Note: You can use either commercial chair or just an ordinary chair which can be used.).