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Myofascial Release Therapy Myofascial release therapy uses techniques to stretch the fascia and the muscles. The technique is guided by feedback the therapist feels from the patient's body. Some techniques are very light (myofascial stretching) that slowly heat and relax tissue allowing it to elongate. |
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Neuromuscular Therapy Neuromuscular therapy uses techniques developed and adapted to the relieve neuromuscular conditions. It is a clinical approach to massage using assessment and treatment skills for the relief of soft tissue dysfunction. |
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Pregnancy Massage Pregnancy massage (or prenatal massage) is a system of bodywork designed specifically for expecting mothers. The obvious benefit is relaxation but it also reputed to help with hormonal changes as well as the muscular soreness associated with the changes your body is going through. |
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching Originally PNF was used as a treatment in the rehabilitation of Polio patients. Realizing it was more than just a treatment for paralysis they began to teach it to Physical Therapists. PNF stretching is used in rehabilitation and sports therapy. |
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Reflexology A reflexologist mostly works with the feet, although there are other reflexology regions including the hands and ears. The system of reflexology has been around since ancient Egypt. |
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Relaxation Massage Relaxation massage is performed with long, slow strokes using aromatic or aromatherapy oils in a quiet tranquil studio with relaxation music in the background. |
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Remedial Massage Remedial Massage utilises a clinical approach to massage therapy. A full patient history and an assessmemt of the complaint is made using observation, palpation and range of movement - then the soft tissue related to the complaint is massaged and usually stretched. |
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Shiatsu Therapy
Shiatsu is a traditional form of bodywork from Japan. Shiatsu which means ‘finger pressure' and has evolved from Oriental meridian theory and traditional Japanese massage techniques. Shiatsu is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. |
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