Massage Type
1. TCM (Traditional Chinese Massage)
---Tuina ,What is Tuina?
Two tpyes of Traditional Chinese Massage exist-Tuina （推拿） which focuses on pushing, stretching and kneading the muscle and Zhiya （指压）which focuses on pinching and pressing at acupressure points. Both are based on principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine.
So Tuina is a medical method using the arms, hands, fingers, elbows and knees as tools for treating diseases and illnesses. Tuina is also used to protect health and build up body immunity, so that disease can be stopped in its beginning acting as a preventative medical measure, without any side effects. Tuina is different from acupressure Zhiya.
Tui na treament
In ancient China, medical therapy was often classified as either "external" or "internal" treatment. Tui na was one of the external methods, thought to be especially suitable for use on the elderly population and on infants. Today it is subdivided into specialized treatment for infants, adults, orthopedics, traumatology, cosmetology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, etc.
Commonly used Tui na manipulations
Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury.
---Tuina ,What is Tuina?
Two tpyes of Traditional Chinese Massage exist-Tuina （推拿） which focuses on pushing, stretching and kneading the muscle and Zhiya （指压）which focuses on pinching and pressing at acupressure points. Both are based on principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine.
So Tuina is a medical method using the arms, hands, fingers, elbows and knees as tools for treating diseases and illnesses. Tuina is also used to protect health and build up body immunity, so that disease can be stopped in its beginning acting as a preventative medical measure, without any side effects. Tuina is different from acupressure Zhiya.
Tui na treament
In ancient China, medical therapy was often classified as either "external" or "internal" treatment. Tui na was one of the external methods, thought to be especially suitable for use on the elderly population and on infants. Today it is subdivided into specialized treatment for infants, adults, orthopedics, traumatology, cosmetology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, etc.
Commonly used Tui na manipulations
- An Fa (pressing method) This is a pressing movement on a limited area or acupoint with the belly of thumb or palm, increasing force gradually to cause sour, numb, distending and radiating feeling in the patient's body.
- Rou Fa (kneading method) This is a kind of slow and gentle kneading movement in circles done with great thenar, palm root or finger belly on certain reas and acupoints.
- Nian Fa (twiddling method) This entails holding the area concerned with the bellies of the thumb and index finger, then twiddling quickly with mild strength.
Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury.
What is Outcall Massage?
Outcall massage is a type of massage in which a massage therapist travels to a client, rather than the other way around. Many massage therapists offer massage therapy in people's homes, hotel rooms, and businesses, among other places, bringing any necessary equipment with them to the session and packing it up at the end of the day. Just as with massage in a spa or massage studio, outcall massage can offer a number of different styles and options, with most therapists being happy to recommend alternate therapists if they are unable to meet the needs of their clients.
The opposite of outcall massage is incall massage, massage performed at a fixed location like a massage studio or spa. As a general rule, if a therapist offers incall and outcall massage, outcall massage rates will be higher, because outcall involves more work for the therapist. In some cases, massage therapists will offer only outcall massage, keeping their overhead costs low, and they may be able to offer competitive rates when compared with incall massage options.
Because massage therapy is unfortunately sometimes confused with the sex industry, therapists who offer outcall massage are generally cautious and very clear with their clients. When a client calls to make an appointment, the therapist will ask how long the client wants the session to go, and what kind of massage he or she desires. The therapist will also specify rates, and he or she may also remind the client that sexual services are not offered. In some cases, a massage therapist will only offer outcall massage at home to trusted clients, or to clients who have been recommended by other therapists.
You can typically find listings for massage therapists who offer outcall in the phone book, and if the therapist's listing does not specify, you can call and ask. If you know that you will be traveling and you would like to receive a massage in your hotel, you can ask the hotel staff for recommendations or ask to have a massage appointment set up for you. Listings can also be found through professional associations of massage therapists; these come with the added benefit of ensuring a basic level of training and professional development which must be maintained by massage therapists who wish to join such organizations.
Massage etiquette for outcall massage is much the same as etiquette for incall massage, with a few additions. Take the time to clear the site where you will receive your massage, leaving ample room for the therapist to set up a table and work. You should also encourage children, pets, and housemates to entertain themselves elsewhere for the duration of your massage. Make sure to give your massage therapist clear directions to the site, and if you have locked gates or entries, leave them unlocked or meet the massage therapist to unlock them. If you have household staff or you are receiving a massage at a hotel, alert the staff to the fact you are expecting a massage therapist.
The opposite of outcall massage is incall massage, massage performed at a fixed location like a massage studio or spa. As a general rule, if a therapist offers incall and outcall massage, outcall massage rates will be higher, because outcall involves more work for the therapist. In some cases, massage therapists will offer only outcall massage, keeping their overhead costs low, and they may be able to offer competitive rates when compared with incall massage options.
Because massage therapy is unfortunately sometimes confused with the sex industry, therapists who offer outcall massage are generally cautious and very clear with their clients. When a client calls to make an appointment, the therapist will ask how long the client wants the session to go, and what kind of massage he or she desires. The therapist will also specify rates, and he or she may also remind the client that sexual services are not offered. In some cases, a massage therapist will only offer outcall massage at home to trusted clients, or to clients who have been recommended by other therapists.
You can typically find listings for massage therapists who offer outcall in the phone book, and if the therapist's listing does not specify, you can call and ask. If you know that you will be traveling and you would like to receive a massage in your hotel, you can ask the hotel staff for recommendations or ask to have a massage appointment set up for you. Listings can also be found through professional associations of massage therapists; these come with the added benefit of ensuring a basic level of training and professional development which must be maintained by massage therapists who wish to join such organizations.
Massage etiquette for outcall massage is much the same as etiquette for incall massage, with a few additions. Take the time to clear the site where you will receive your massage, leaving ample room for the therapist to set up a table and work. You should also encourage children, pets, and housemates to entertain themselves elsewhere for the duration of your massage. Make sure to give your massage therapist clear directions to the site, and if you have locked gates or entries, leave them unlocked or meet the massage therapist to unlock them. If you have household staff or you are receiving a massage at a hotel, alert the staff to the fact you are expecting a massage therapist.
