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Massage is defined as manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, performed by the hands, for the purpose of producing effects on the vascular, muscular and nervouse system of the body. It is practiced throughout the centuries around the world in various different methods. The techniques may vary from different cultures but the common benefits remain the same.
Various techniques are used in different country and salons. The most common methods used are the European, Chinese, Japanese, American and Indian Massage
Massage is considered to be essential to facial treatments because it benefits the client both physically and psychologically. It is probably the most freuently performed of all the treatments.
Benefits of Massage
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Improve the tone, tecture and color of the skin
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Maintain and improve muscle tone
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Relieve or ease the soreness, tension and stiffness of the muscles and joints
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Reduce localized pain and swelling and muscle fatigue
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Increased energy and helps overall relaxation
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Promote anti-aging process
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Improve and maintain general health
Effects of Massage
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Physiological
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To improve the skin condition by breaking down toxins and assisting their removal by stimulating the circulation and lymphatic systems
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IT also assists te blood supply to bring nourishment and oxygen
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Aids cellular regeneration, thus skin tissue is revitalized and rejuvenated
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Stimulate or calm the nerve endings thereby assisting them to become more receptive to sensation
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Sedate and stimulate the nervous system depending on the types of massage; may relieve insomnia
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Have a tonic effect on the muscles, thus improve muscle suppleness
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Psychological
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Reduce tension, and effects of anxiety and stress
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An inreased of energy level
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The feeling if revitalized and rejuvenated
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Feels rested, relazed, cared and pampered
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Sense of well being and good health is induced |
