Ashfield Asian Massage

Here is a description of the terms you will see in describing massage services 1. Traditional Chinese Massage – there are two types of traditional Chinese massage – Tui na and Zhi Ya. Tui na employs pushing, stretching and kneading of the muscle. This is the more commonly available style in Western countries, and ‘Tui na’ is occasionally displayed in advertising by the most authentic of practitioners to identify their particular style. The Zhi Ya style focuses on pressing and pinching at acupressure points. Both are based on principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2. Traditional Thai Massage – an interactive manipulation of the body. It uses passive stretching and gentle pressure with the hands and occasionally feet. Thai massage also includes compressions and stretches. Thai Massage requires participation on behalf of the customer – you don’t just lie there. The therapist moves and stretches you into a sequence of postures, akin to yoga without doing all the work! As a consequence, Thai massage can be more energising than other forms of massage, improving flexibility and range of motion. 3. Aromatherapy – the use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils for psycholog…