Types of Massage

Massage therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue and joints of the body.
The soft tissues include muscle, skin, tendons and associated fascia, ligaments and joint capsules.
There are different types of massage theraphy that comes from various origins and belief but the main purpose is to give ultimate relief to the body which expose to many stress of daily human activities .
Here are lists of the most common used type of massage therapy:

Swedish Massage

It is the use of firm but gentle pressue to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, and improve flexibility. A classic treatment which western standard massage is represented.
Techniques used:
(a) long, gliding strokes
(b) kneading of individual muscles
(c) friction
(d) hacking or tapping
(e) vibration.
This is a great choice for first timers.

Shiatsu Massage

Pressure is applied with the thumbs and palms to those areas of the body used in acupuncture.
Shiatsu which meaning is "finger pressure" and sometimes describes as the acupuncture without needles was an art of healing from asia. The treatment works on the body's immune system and strenghen its ability of self healing.
Technique:
(a) The body weight is used to apply pressure on special points on the body.
Thai Massage
It uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s energy systems.
Techniques:
(a) Wear loose fitting clothes
(b) Takes place on a futon mat
(c) Lay on your back to start
(d) The therapist begins with your legs by using gentle compression and stretching techniques to open up your body
(e) The therapist will push your body into various positions. This technique is not recommended for first timers.

Traditional Filipino Massage

Filipinos take pride in their diverse culture. Among which are the many native rituals that may have had influence from neighboring countries.

Traditional Filipino Massage, natively known as Hilot, was once an inexpensive means of healing practiced by local “arbularyos”. People then believed that ailments were caused by witchcraft and some of the sort.

Blue Water Day Spa’s Traditional Filipino Massage is combined with Ventusa, otherwise known as Chinese Cupping.

What is Ventusa? It is used for warming and for removing blockages in the channels. this means it can remove colic, muscular pains and relieve knotted muscles.

Hilot and Ventusa are becoming popular again, it was almost a lost healing art form. it was the common home remedy for cough, for flu and for tummy pains.

It was only later on when Filipinos realized that more than its healing property, Hilot and Ventusa could also be used to relax the body.

Although, modern medicine may be dubious of Hilot and Ventusa’s healing effect, it did not hinder it from gaining worldwide fame.

Blue Water Day Spa’s Traditional Filipino Massage is a Filipino indigenous massage technique that is now getting much popularity around the world because of its unique, calm, tender and relaxing w