Why is massage good for your health?

© CEBU navi SAKURA ｜ vol.22 Jul.-Aug.｜2019

Massage is not just for physical relaxation. It helps boost your health and wellness physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It provides a lot of benefits. Here are some that will definitely make you want a massage right now!
① Effective for reducing stress, body pain, muscle tension and soreness.
② Improves circulation and blood flow, which is good for cellular growth and functioning of your body's organs, including the improvement of detoxification and waste elimination. ③ Enhances vitality and your natural glow ④ Corrects bad posture ⑤ Soothes anxiety and depression
⑥ Treats insomnia and helps with better sleep ⑦ Boosts your immune system ⑧ Reduces inflammation ⑨ Promotes muscle and injury recovery

Stone Massage

Massage technique that uses smooth and heated or cooled stones to relax and ease muscle tension.

Smooth, flat, and either hot or cold stones are placed on specific parts of the body, such as the stomach, chest, palms, face, feet, or along the spine. The therapist may also massage the places with the stones.

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・Improves blood circulation
・Boost digestion
・Promotes better sleep
・Relieves muscle tension and pain
・Decreases cancer symptoms
・Boosts immunity


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Herbal Massage

A Thai massage technique that uses a compress with dried herbs.

Thai herbs are wrapped in a cotton cloth and are steamed. Then the warmed, bundled herbs are placed onto the specific body parts, particularly painful points.

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・Induces deep relaxation
・Alleviates stuff and painful places in the body
・Increases energy flow
・Relieves stress and fatigue
・Boosts emotional and physical well-being
・Improves blood and lymph node circulation

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Bamboo Massage

A massage that uses warm bamboo to knead and massage the body.

Bamboo sticks are warmed on a heating pad and used to apply pressure, kneading and stroking the body. Longer and thicker sticks are used for large muscle, while shorter and thinner sticks are used for smaller muscles.

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・Increases circulation
・Improves skin tone
・Relieves pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and upper back
・Improves sleep quality
・Increases mental clarity
・Relieves depression
・Increases lymph node drainage

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Aroma Massage

A Swedish massage that uses essential oils with specific massage techniques.

The aromatherapist creates a synergetic blend of three oils added to a carrier oil. Once the oils are fully blended, the oils are applied to the skin with a gentle, but firm massage.

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・Reduces muscle aches and pains
・Improves joint mobility and flexibility
・Improves blood circulation
・Improves lymphatic drainage
・Corrects the body's automatic responses

Photo by Arnika Spa