Chinese massage is a sophisiticated ancient treatment living tradition rooted in Yin-Yang.five elements,qi-blood-fluid etc with a unique power to heal disease rather than simply relax the body and relieve tension

What is massage therapy?

Massage is the direct manipulation of the soft-tissues of the body (the muscles, skin, tendons, and connective tissue) and the indirect manipulation of the body fluids in the circulatory or lymphatic system. It helps to ease stress and muscular tension, relieve pain from injuries, and speed healing from certain acute and chronic conditions. Today millions of people worldwide visit massage therapists as a form of regular health-care maintenance.

Based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, East Asian massage techniques work with the soft tissues of the body to assess blockages and release the flow of vital energy (qi) that is believed to flow through the unseen channels in the human body. These channels are related to the nerve, fascia, and muscular anatomy of the body. Treating the body to physically release energy flows can support recovery from pain, organic illness, as well as between muscles. Removing obstructions to the flow of vital energy in these channels improves overall health and well-being. These methods include acupressure, tui-na, an-mo, and shiatsu.

How does it work?

Most types of massage affect the body in a similar way. When muscles are overworked, body waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate, causing soreness, stiffness, and even muscle spasms. Massage in general--and Swedish massage in particular--improves blood and lymph circulation and brings fresh oxygen and other nutrients to the affected tissues. This helps to flush out the toxins and enhance recovery.

Tense muscles may also compress blood vessels and stretch nerves, restricting blood flow and causing pain. As the affected area is massaged, the muscles gradually release their strangle hold on the irritated nerves, and the pain eases. The same mechanisms also make massage helpful in the recovery process for an injured muscle.

Cautions

Avoid massage if you have a high fever, Inflammation, infection, phlebitis, thrombosis, jaundice, or an infectious skin condition.

Do not have massage on an open wound or burn or at the site of a recent injury. Wait 24 hours before having massage on a strain or sprain.

If you have a chronic condition, such as arthritis, cancer, or heart disease, talk with your doctor before having massage therapy.

If you are pregnant, be sure to tell your massage therapist, as massage at certain sites on the body may induce labor.

Foot Massage

Chinese medical theory believes that foot is the root of the body,all the points of a human body could be found on feet. Offering healing treatment by pressing and rubbing the feet are helpful to enhance the circulation of blood and improve the health condition.