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Glossary
We understand some of our terms may be unfamiliar, so we’ve provided a helpful list of definitions to guide you.
Therapeutic massage
It is a series of facia manipulation techniques that are used to treat both neuro-muscular and musculoskeletal disorders. It facilitates the elimination of toxins, activates blood and lymphatic circulation. It also provides oxygenation to soft tissues. The main purpose is to relieve discomfort in various parts of the body, caused by different causes such as trauma, incorrect posture and stress, among others.
Manual lymphatic drainage
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. Its main function is to protect from infection and keep the body’s fluids in balance. During this therapy, a gentle and slow pumping motion is applied, simulating waves with the purpose of activating the exit of toxic waste from the body. Benefits: reduce inflammation such as lymphedema, remove bacteria and toxins, stimulate lymphatic and blood circulation, help reduce nasal pressure and congestion.
Recommended for post-surgical healing process and recovering cancer patients, these with medical approval.
Sports Massage
Created for physically active people, in particular athletes. The main objective is to maintain physical condition in optimal condition. In this way, it helps to prevent and minimize associated injuries. Pre-competition: before the competition or rigorous exercise. Kneading, rubbing, percussion and vibration techniques are used. It is a massage to activate and create vasodilation, the speed of the movements is increased with the aim of reaching the deepest tissues.
Post-competition: the main objective is to eliminate toxins. The speed of the movements (kneading, percussion, vibration and drainage) is slower and deeper.
Cupping
It is an alternative treatment where a suction effect is created on the skin through the use of cups (silicone or plastic). This application of cups varies depending on the lesion to be treated, either static or moving.
Benefits: The following conditions can be treated or benefit from this therapy: muscle pain, inflammation, stimulates circulation in the affected area, is relaxing, helps minimize scarring, removes toxins in dead tissues, decreases anxiety.
Prenatal massage
Specialized for the mother-to-be looking to relieve tensions caused by pregnancy. Specialized equipment (pillows, cushions) and appropriate positions (lying on the side and/or on your back) are used. Pressure is also regulated, and certain points or areas are avoided for and for the safety of both. The use of the Swedish massage technique predominates, due to its characteristics or gentle manipulations.
Benefits: relieves leg cramps, helps relieve back pain that is associated with inflammation of the sciatic nerve, helps regulate hormones associated with relaxation and rest (serotonin), sleep (melatonin) and energy (dopamine). Improves birth outcomes and baby health.
Acupressure
Excellent alternative similar to acupuncture but without needles. In this ancient Chinese method, fingers or other items are used to apply pressure to certain areas of the body and face.
Benefits: Tension, anxiety, relaxation of joints and muscles, improves sleep. It acts together with the lymphatic system and tissue oxygenation through the activation of the skin’s microcirculation.
Rolfing
It is a type of therapy in which deep manipulation is applied to the connective tissues of the body. The tissue is massaged, pulled and pushed, pressing with the fingers, palms of the hands. Other parts such as elbows and fists are used. The main purpose is to mitigate the restriction of connective tissues.
Benefits: reduces chronic pain, improves posture and physical appearance, decreases the risk of sports injuries.
Myofascial release
It is a therapy that is regularly incorporated into a massage when pain is reflected coming from the resistant membranes or tissues that surround, connect and hold the muscles in place. This technique is performed using slow movements and sustained pressure. Here the myofascial system is released in order to restore the body’s functional balance.
How does it benefit?
Improves range of motion, releases muscle tension, improves physical performance.
Stretches
During the session, assisted limb stretching and joint rotations are applied. It benefits or the purpose is to achieve greater mobility and flexibility of the musculoskeletal structure.
Reflexology
It is known as zone therapy. It is an alternative practice in which pressure is applied to
specific points on the feet, ears and/or hands. This technique is performed using thumb, fingers and hand massage techniques without the use of oil.
Benefits: Regulates the functioning of the body’s organs and systems. This therapy is appropriate for older people as light pressure can be used, it is non-invasive, it helps relaxation and the feeling of well-being and security.
Abdominal massage
The abdomen is one of the most delicate parts of the human body that houses important organs such as the pancreas, stomach, diaphragm and intestines among others. In Eastern medicine it is considered one of the energy centers through which meridians and energy points pass. It helps soothe pain and helps keep the abdominal area strong, as well as strengthens the muscles of the back. It decongests the digestive system, relieves constipation and the feeling of knotting due to stress, improves circulation and accelerates the exit of toxins through the lymphatic system.
Hot Stones
Technique where hot stones are used combined with manual techniques of regular therapeutic massage. Heat is transferred from the stones to the tissues helping to increase circulation, relieve chronic muscle pain and release joint stiffness.
Holistic
It is considered something as a whole. It is a therapy that seeks harmony between body, spirit and mind. In addition, it seeks both physical and emotional stability. In these times where, in the world, life goes faster, the levels of demand are greater, so anxiety disorders are more common, this massage generates a vital importance. With its different techniques, it is proposed to reduce stress and anxiety levels, so that it can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases, depression or blood pressure, among others.
Thai Yoga Massage
In rhythmic movements, the body is worked by applying compression, acupressure, and passive stretching through the body’s energy lines (meridians) using the hands, feet, and elbows. The client must wear comfortable clothes. This technique helps improve posture and increases joint and muscle flexibility. It comes from the principles of Ayurveda in India. Relaxing and dynamic.
Reiki
Energy work through the laying on of hands. It works to open the energy channels in the body (chakras). Excellent technique for people hypersensitive to touch such as fibromyalgia. We work with emotions, traumas.
Shiatsu
It is a form of massage that uses hands, thumb, or other parts of the body to exert pressure on specific points or channels on the body. Among its benefits, it reduces tension and energizes the body. It originated in Japan. It is slower and deeper.
Shirodhara
It is an Ayurveda technique (ancient medicine from India) in which a continuous flow of warm oil is subtly poured on the forehead. The primary purpose of this technique is to activate the pineal gland by opening the third eye leading to a meditative state, harmonizing all the systems generating a sense (state) of full peace.
Marma points
A technique that also belongs to Ayurveda where it works by subtly stimulating energy points that are located in the legs, arms, back, neck and face in order to release stagnant energies and promote effective function of internal organs and hormones improving your biochemistry.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing system from India, focused on balancing mind, body, and spirit through natural therapies, diet, and lifestyle practices. It emphasizes using herbs, massage, and mindful routines to restore harmony and promote overall well-being, addressing health at its root.
Paraffin hands and feet
It is a superficial thermotherapy method. The moist heat that results from the application of hot wax has the following benefits:
- moisturizing and softening the skin
- it has soothing agents for arthritis pain, stiffness, muscle pain
- It also stimulates circulation in the area.
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