Pillossage: This is a new modality that combines hands-on techniques with specifically designed thermal flax pillows. These innovative protocols deepen the therapeutic effect. Pillossage uses touch, ranging from light to specific deep compressions, through heated flax pillows.
This modality is a whole-body sequence that can be added to a massage therapist's menu selection or custom-tailored to address specific client needs. Pillossage involves thermal connective-tissue release techniques, such as wave-like compressions. This initiates relaxation to decrease guarding and creates a calming massage session for both body and mind. Pillossage techniques are ideal for clients who need a gentler touch, such as the elderly or when recovering from surgery, as well as clients who may have fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraine, sinus problems, repetitive stress injuries and low-back pain.
Studies have shown that infant massage alleviates the stress that newborns experience as a result of the enormous change that birth creates.
Massage enables a smoother transition from the comfortable womb to that of humankind. The benefits of massage for the infant include:. Pregnancy massage: This is a relaxing light to medium pressure massage designed for pregnant women. This massage will stimulate circulation and relax muscles. The massage is done side lying to keep client and baby comfortable by use of large body pillows. Geriatric massage: this therapy is designed to address the specific needs of the elderly population.
This type of massag uses gentle and light application of massage techniques and can include passive stretching and a light oil or lotion to permit your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to the skin. These techniques can help enhance blood circulation, combat depression, improve balance and flexibility, reduce the pain of arthritis, increase joint mobility, improve posture, and encourage overall well-being.
