Serenity Vita - Therapeutic Massage Therapy

22/02/2016

Ancient and medieval times

Archaeological evidence of massage has been found in many ancient civilizations including China, India, Japan, Korea, Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Mesopotamia.

BC 2330: The Tomb of Akmanthor (also known as "The Tomb of the Physician") in Saqqara, Egypt depicts two men having work done on their feet and hands, presumably massage.

22/02/2016

21/01/2016

Foot massage: The pause that refreshes and is good for you!

Your feet work hard for you every day. Shopping, get-togethers with family, friends, co-workers, school events — there is no shortage of time spent on one’s feet.

Foot massage has been practiced in many cultures for centuries to promote health and well-being. Today, massage is considered a complementary and alternative medicine used by millions to relieve pain, reduce stress and anxiety, rehabilitate injuries and boost general health. The practice of foot reflexology massage involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet in order to affect various parts of the body. Whether you make time for self-massage after a long day or head to a spa for a session with a certified reflexologist, it won't just be your feet that reap the benefits.

Just like your neck, back, and shoulders, your feet can also benefit from a regular rubdown. Foot massage improves circulation, stimulates muscles, reduces tension, and often eases pain.

A professional foot massage is a treat, but not necessary to get the benefits. Here is a guide to a do-it.

Sit in a comfortable chair. Bend your left leg and rest your left foot gently on your right thigh.
Pour some skin lotion or oil into your hand. Rub it gently into your foot and massage your whole foot including the toes, arch, and heel.
Do a deeper massage. Press the knuckles of your right hand into your left foot. Knead your foot as you would bread. Or work the skin and muscles by holding a foot with both hands and pressing your thumbs into the skin.
Using your hands, gently pull the toes back and forth or apart. This stretches the muscles underneath.
Repeat on the other foot.

:Tranquility and Relaxation

Massaging the feet can alleviate anxiety and bring about a deep state of relaxation. One important point that is situated on both feet is the solar plexus reflex. The solar plexus is sort of a little warehouse where all your stress is stored. When the solar plexus point is pressed on, stress is released and the body is renewed.

20/01/2016

Why do my hands hurt?
Our hands are perhaps the busiest part of our bodies. Almost every activity involves doing something with the hands. With the advent of computers, most people have to spend a minimum of eight hours sitting in front of a computer typing away on a keyboard or using a mouse. This continuous typing or motion of the mouse places a lot of repetitive stress on the hands.

What can I do to ease the pain?
The best way to provide relief to a painful hand is by massage. Massage therapy has been an important part of traditional therapeutic sciences for centuries. Massage eases pain and removes any blockages in the flow of energy inside the body. It soothes the muscles and stimulates underlying tissue by increasing the flow of blood. Modern day medicine has slowly woken up to the benefits of massage therapy and now its popularity is steadily on the rise.

02/01/2016

Did you know?
"About Acupressure "
Definition:
Acupressure is a form of touch therapy. In acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but are stimulated with finger pressure instead of with the insertion of needles. Acupressure is used to relieve a variety of symptoms and pain.
Purpose
Acupressure massage performed by a therapist can be very effective both as prevention and as a treatment for many health conditions, including headaches, general aches and pains, nervous tension, tennis elbow, and among others. Unlike acupuncture which requires a visit to a professional, acupressure can be performed by a layperson. Acupressure techniques are fairly easy to learn, and have been used to provide quick, cost-free, and effective relief from many symptoms. Acupressure points can also be stimulated to increase energy and feelings of well-being, reduce stress, stimulate the immune system.

02/01/2016

Why not make it a New Year's resolution!!!!!