Holistic massage is based on traditional Swedish massage techniques but with the use of oil instead of talcum powder. Swedish massage was developed by a Swedish physiologist and fencing master who after studying in China developed a system of movements that he found helped to improve his health and physical condition.
Holistic massage provides a very relaxing massage, which can be adapted specifically to each client's needs. By adjusting the strokes used the massage can be relaxing, invigorating, stimulating or tension busting. It is a full body massage, which treats the person as a whole, not just the physical symptoms but also the psychology, environment and nutrition, and the effects that these can have on us.
Holistic massage takes into account the client's integral biology, which is the study of our environment's effect on both our physical and mental health. Work, exercise, diet and sedentary activity all have an effect on our bodies, physically and psychologically. By getting a clear picture of the client's life and integral biology, it enables the therapist to treat not just the symptoms, but often the cause. It also helps the therapist to tailor the treatment more appropriately for each client.
Holistic massage has many benefits, some of these include improved circulation, waste removal, skin tone and digestion. It can help relieve muscle fatigue, stiff joints and stress. It encourages sleep and promotes a feeling of well being by releasing endorphins (happy hormones). The psychological uplift that people experience when receiving a holistic massage can often help them to cope with the stresses in their lives that usually they would struggle to deal with.
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