Hot stone massage - uses water heated stones to apply pressure and heat the body. This is great for rehabilitation after injuries for chronic issues or keeping in shape. Other benefits include reducing inflammation and helping to eliminate scar tissue. This massage helps to adjust the skeletal structure, relieve muscular and joint tension, increase flexibility, stimulate the internal organs and balance the body's energy system.ĭeep tissue massage - similar to Swedish massage but is used to target knots and release chronic muscle tension. The technique of passive stretching and gentle pressure with hands and feet is both relaxing and energising.
Thai massage - this type is performed on a floor mat. It is exceptional for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxin, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tensions. Swedish massage - the most common of massages, relaxes the entire body while rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to hearth.
