Seated Acupressure with Indian Head Massage
We principally use the Palmer alignment and also incorporates other Chair massage techniques.
David Palmer is undoubtedly the driving force behind contemporary chair massage.
He also deserves bragging rights for not only designing the first massage chair, but for thrusting chair massage into the public eye when he began massaging Apple Computer employees back in 1984.
That was a move that brought national media attention to this “new” kind of bodywork.
These are some of the benefits of workplace or Seated Acupressure Chair Massage
- Alleviates stress
- releases muscle tension
- improves circulation
- lowers blood pressure
- relieves headaches
- increases energy
- strengthens the immune system
- creates a sense of well being
- creates a relaxed state of mind
- eliminates toxins
- reduces work absenteeism
Reflexology (Hand and Foot)
Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an complementary healthcare therapy involving application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques with or without the use of oil or lotion.
It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, practitioners can relieve stress and pain in other parts of the body through the manipulation of the feet. Reflexology applies pressure to the feet and may send signals that ‘balance’ the nervous system or release chemicals such as endorphins that reduce stress and pain.
Benefits of Reflexology may include
- Helps to calm the agitated mind
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Activates our immune system
- Helps maintain good eyesight and hearing
- Promotes quality sleep
- Improves peripheral circulation