Massage Glossary

Types Of Massage Therapy:

  • Deep Tissue Massage Therapy: A form of massage therapy that uses a lot of pressure to relieve muscle tension.
  • Hot Stone Massage Therapy: A massage that uses basalt stones that are heated. They aide the therapist in providing deep penetrating heat to the muscles.
  • Medical Massage Therapy: A form of massage therapy designed to work specific muscles.
  • Prenatal Massage: This is also referred as side lying massage. It is used for pregnant women (obviously) but also used for special circumstances. A client may be physically handicapped, or in pain that prevents him from lying face up or face down on the table.
  • Sports Massage Therapy: A form of massage therapy designed for athletes. It's more vigorous than a Swedish Massage.
  • Swedish Massage Massage Therapy: One of the most common forms of massage therapy. It is a very relaxing and therapeutic form of bodywork.