| For many individuals, massage has evolved from a | | | | promoting increased blood flow to specific areas and |
| periodic indulgence to a key component of an overall | | | | identifying and relieving particular problems. The |
| health and fitness regimen. The ability of massage to | | | | application of these types of massage involves long, |
| reduce stress and remedy various physical ailments | | | | rhythmic strokes and kneading or circular actions with |
| has convinced many to include a massage therapist | | | | the hands, palms or fingers. The result is improved |
| on their list of health providers.But the art of massage | | | | circulation, physical relaxation and a reduction in mental |
| takes many forms. Typically, a visit to a spa or an | | | | stress.Shiatsu massage is also an extremely effective |
| independent massage therapist will include some form | | | | form of massage but with a somewhat metaphysical |
| of Swedish massage or deep tissue massage. These | | | | rationale to support the technique. |
| techniques are designed to invigorate muscles by | | | | |