While doing research on the history of Swedish massage, I came across many discrepancies. So as a result, I will not be relating information regarding it’s history. What I will explain is the main techniques incorporated in what massage practitioners practice while giving a Swedish massage currently in America.
The main goals of Swedish massage is [...]
PJ Harris, Licensed Massage Practitioner, Reiki Instructor and Infant Massage Instructor in Seattle, WA
Category Archives: Massage Modalities
What is Swedish Massage?
What Is Chair Massage?
A chair massage is a massage provided to the client while they are seated and fully clothed. Chair massages can vary in length. It is amazing how much pain relief you can receive with only five minutes in the chair. Some massage practitioners offer chair massage at their clinics, but most of the time you will see chair [...]
What is Trigger Point Therapy?
Trigger Point Therapy: I love it and use it often in my Seattle Treatment Massage practice. Why? Because it is quite effective in helping with immediate relief of pain in trigger points.
What is a Trigger Point? A Trigger Point is not the same as an acupuncture point. When you touch a Trigger Point there is [...]
Benefits of Infant Massage
When we come into this world we are a blank slate, Tabula Rasa. So why not start out in life with the very best care? It is a wonderful way to model great habits to your baby. Infant Massage is so very nurturing and also has good health benefits too. Here are some of them:
~Helps [...]
The Elderly Shuffle
Do you notice that sometimes as people get older, they shuffle their feet when they walk? Many times this is due to fear of tripping and falling so they don’t pick up their feet. In actuality, they increase their chance of tripping by NOT picking up their feet. Sometimes, they have had hip or knee surgery and have not fully recovered [...]
What is Myofascial Release?
In my Seattle treatment massage practice, one of the modalities I use is Myofascial Release (MFR). What is Myofascial Release you say? Well, myo means muscle and fascia is connective tissue. What is fascia? To know what fascia is, it helps to think of the thin saran wrap type film that covers a precooked chicken [...]
What is Treatment Massage?
The type of massage I offer in my Seattle Massage practice is Treatment Massage. This form of massage has a different goal than a relaxation massage. Injury recovery and chronic pain relief are the focus. My Treatment philosophy is based on what I call Open, Strengthen and Release:
OPEN: This helps facilitate length in shortened muscles using specific fascia (connective tissue) [...]