Massage Therapists perform the components of body massage therapy procedures and related tasks taught by a supervising massage therapist. These workers then graduate becoming massage therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Clients can include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions, such as low back pain, soft tissue injury, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy. An increasing number of patients seek massage to help alleviate everyday stress and strains considering treatment as a gift of health. Many physical therapists refer patients to body massage therapists as a cost saving measure.
Body Massage Therapists perform a variety of tasks. Components of treatment procedures performed by these workers involve different types of massages, electrical stimulation, mud baths, hot and cold packs, aroma-therapy and essential oils baths, facials and other personal services. Including a full-body massage utilizing long strokes and kneading to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles, and increase circulation to promote total relaxation. Some high-end resorts are built around the services of massage therapist who may perform services using:
Swedish Massage a full-body massage utilizing long strokes and kneading to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles, and increase circulation to promote total relaxation.
Aroma-Therapy, the powerful effects of aroma-therapy combined with special massage technique elicit a deep sense of relaxation.
La Stone Massage Therapy, a powerful form of "thermo-therapy treatment, this deep muscle massage uses hot and cold healing earth stones placed at strategic points on the body to bring about deep relaxation.
Yoga Massage, this unique massage applies an overall manipulation of the physical form and structure by using body positions and stretching. Focusing on the pressure points, energy lines, and basic body forces, Thai massage produces a highly therapeutic effect.
Deep Tissue Massage, this massage concentrates on relieving muscular tension and spasms due to stress, work or athletic activities.
Shiatsu Massage Therapy a traditional Oriental technique with a moderate to strong touch using "shi" (finger) and "atsu" (pressure) to stimulate and restore balance to the body by releasing blockages along the energy pathways. Relieves tension and stress and promotes an overall feeling of well being.
