Author: Julie Onofrio

  • Different types of massage – R

    Radiance Breathwork/Movement therapy–  The work of Gay and Kathyln Hendricks to resolve birth trauma and release unresolved emotions that are held in the body. Radiance Technique– Supposedly the true science of Reiki by Barbara Weber Ray Book resources: Web resources: Radiance Technique Association International Reflexology – Massage that deals with the feet and hands, treating…

  • Types of Massage – S

    SHEN– Specific Human Energy Nexus Physioemotional Release Therapy. Developed by Richard Pavek whose background was in Gestalt work, electronics, chemistry, aeronautics. Shiatsu-A Japanese healing modality similar to Chinese acupressure utilizing a Japanese healing philosophy of ki (life energy). Shiatsu literally means “finger pressure”. This form of acupressure is a combination of many different techniques including…

  • Different types of Massage (T-Z)

    Tui Na- A comprehensive system of therapeutic massage and passive/ active jointrestoration originating in China. The system may include categories of general massage, trigger release, strain/ counterstrain, soft circular manipulation, angular maneuvers, moxibustion and cupping techniques. The eight main categories utilizes the following techniques: tui – push, na – pull, an – rapid and rhythmic…

  • Massage for Muscle Spasms

    Muscle Spasms are involuntary contractions of muscles and they can be related to many different things or caused by many different things.  It can either be constant, sustained or intermittent.  It causes a contraction of the muscle without shortening at the joint.  Initially it may not be painful, but with a chronic spasm pain can develop…

  • Massage and Fibromyalgia

    Definitions: central nervous system dysfunction causing many complex set of symptoms; Syncrome (Not a disease) “fibro” – connective tissue of the tendons and ligaments “myo”- muscle “algia” – pain Syndrome – group of signs and symptoms that  make up a condition “Myo” – muscle “Fascia” – connective tissue that surrounds muscle fibers. Syndrome – see…