Sports massage is naturally intended for athletes, but not only for professional athletes; anyone who does physical activity on a regular basis will benefit such care. Used both in preparation for training and recovery, sports massage is the ideal ally for pampering a hard-working body. The massage aims to preserve the mobility and flexibility of the joints, as well as relieve musculo-articular pain related to training
Relaxation is known to open neural pathways and flood the nervous system with neuron activity which puts the body in a more relaxed state.
Many of us spend long hours on our feet every day. Whether you work in a factory, an office, a field, a hospital or anything in between, you put a lot of weight and pressure on your feet daily. Getting a foot massage from your partner, family member or a professional is one of the best ways to relax your mind and body. Let us take a look at numerous benefits of reflexology.
• Reduces the effects of stress on the body;
• Relieves muscle tension.
Asiashu is a massage that is practiced by applying more or less strong pressure on reflex points of the body. The therapist exerts these pressures mainly with the thumbs and fingers – hence its name shiatsu, which in Japanese means “finger pressure” – but also with the palms, elbows and sometimes the feet.
Swedish massage is a dynamic technique that consists of a sequence of maneuvers performed mainly on the muscles and joints.The Swedish massage techniques aim to circulate blood to the heart. They were developed by the Swedish Pehr Heinrick Ling (1776-1839) with the aim of optimizing the performance of athletes. Nowadays, Swedish is one of the most taught and practiced massages in Quebec and Ontario.
Californian massage is characterized by long, fluid and enveloping movements. This technique first allows the recipient to reclaim his body and become aware of his being. During the treatment, the massage therapist is always in contact with the client. Its reassuring presence offers the customer the opportunity to refocus, relax deeply and also evacuate the strees
