Randy Barber
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About Massage At My ClinicMost people have some idea of what massage is. The images which appear elsewhere on this web site are typical. The client is lying down, covered by a towel or sheet, while a therapist applies smooth, rhythmic strokes over their skin, usually with the use of lubricating oils or creams.
This picture is reasonably accurate, at least as far as Western (also known as Swedish) massage goes. But there are many other massage styles - some which are done through clothing, some where static pressure is used instead of rhythmic stroking, others where no oils are used, some which are very deep and probing, others which are light and soothing and so on. Most massage therapists are trained to use a variety of different techniques, and experienced therapists tend to develop their own individual approach over time. Really, there are as many different massage styles as there are therapists. In my practice, I mostly use massage techniques as an adjunct to Bowen Therapy. Bowen gets great results and it's much kinder on me. That said, there are still some problems for which other soft tissue work seems more effective. In my experience, most people want a solution to their problem and aren't too bothered what techniques their therapist uses. But if you really want a massage and nothing else will do, then I'm probalby not your guy.. |
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