Chinese Massage
Functions of Chinese Massage
- Balances malfunctioning organs and tissues.
- Decongesting the Qi (vital engery) flow.
- Improving blood circulation.
- Correcting joint dislocation and body alignment.
- Relieving spasms or stiffness of muscles and soft tissue.
- Improving circulation and elasticity of the skin.
- Psychologically, individuals become more relaxed, peaceful, and enjoy a sense of well-being.
- Improves intimacy between partners.
- Promotes communication through touch as well as verbal an non-verbal channels.
- Acutely contagious diseases.
- Infections skin dieases such as chicken pox, unknown lesions, etc.
- Burns.
- Tumors and swellings of extremly sick persons.
Contraindications
Chinese Massage is a total hands-on technique that requires time and practice to learn and master the regulation of appropriate pressure and stimulation when applied to a real people. It is advised that you learn one technique at a time, and practice on yourself, then on other family members and friends. You should also consider taking some courses to become familiar with the basic skills.
Simple diagnosis: Examine the area(s) you intend to massage by using your thumb or index finger, moving in circular motions, or moving left to right and right to left. Try to find some tender, sore, tight, knotted or swollen spots. These will give some general information about your client's skin, muscle, tendon and ligament conditions.