Types of Massage

There are over 250 different types of massage and new types of massage being created all the time. As people learn and study different types of massage, they start integrating what they have learned together with their unique experiences to create new methods.

The main type of massage that most massage schools will start training you in is Swedish Massage. Swedish massage is basic relaxation massage but it also can be very therapeutic and used to treat various conditions.

Some other popular types of massage include:

• Structural Integration - Rolfing, Hellerwork, Zentherapy Orthopedic Massage - Includes Strain/Counterstrain, OMERI,
• Cranio-sacral therapy - using lighter touch to balance the cranial and sacral bones and joints
• Pregnancy Massage and infant massage
• Myofascial Release

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Triggerpoint Therapy
• Energy work such as Reiki and Polarity Therapy
• Neuromuscular Therapy
• Eastern Massage Therapy - includes Acupressure, Shiatsu, Anma, Amma and others usually based on the Meridian System and energetic healing
• Equine Massage and other animals such as dogs, zoo animals, exotic animals etc.
• Mind-Body therapies
• Sports Massage
• Medical Massage - A very controversial and growing sector of the massage profession
• Chair Massage - Seated massage for offices, parties, building your business and airports.
• Reflexology or Zone Therapy

The type of massage that you choose to practice will really have little to do with your success or lack of success. There is no one type of massage therapy that is better than any other. What will make the difference in your success is your beliefs about your self and your confidence in yourself. It is also important that you love what you are doing.

You can learn more about the various types of massage from www.thebodyworker.com

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