Swedish bodywork is the most popular type of bodywork in the United States. It involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the bodywork. The benefits of swedishbodywork include increased blood circulation, mental and physical relaxation, decreased stress and muscle tension, and improved range of motion.

There are a number of physical effects associated with bodywork therapy from which you and your loved one can benefit during your session. The reports said that scientific research supports the connection between bodywork therapy and short recovery periods for a variety of medical conditions. Among the conditions that may be eased due to bodywork therapy are muscular-skeletal disorders, fibrillation, insomnia, asthma, arthritis and depression. Bodywork therapy has also been shown to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system.

A Combination bodywork is a bodywork integrating more than one style or bodywork modality. It can combine techniques from swedishbodywork, deep tissue bodywork, reflexology, trigger point therapy and hot stone. These combinations are used to tailor the bodywork towards your personal preferences and specific needs.

Chinese Tuina is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, Chinese herbalism, tai chi, and qigong. Tuina is a hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese Taoist principles in an effort to bring the eight principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into balance. May brush, knead, roll, press, and rub the areas between each of the joints, known as the eight gates, to attempt to open the body's defensive chi and get the energy moving in the meridians and the muscles. Techniques may be gentle or quite firm. The name comes from two of the actions: Tui means "to push" and Na means "to lift and squeeze".

Acupressure is essentially a method of sending a signal to the body (by needle or other means) to “turn on” its own self-healing or regulatory mechanisms. Normally, Qi (vital energy) circulates through natural pathways in the body called meridians.

In a fourhands bodywork, two therapists work on one client, often using synchronized moves. A fourhands bodywork can be like experiencing two full body bodywork at the same time. When two therapists and four hands hit your body, your mind reacts differently. At first you might find yourself trying to keep track of the therapists, where each one is and what each one is doing, struggling to keep it all in a very logical order in your head. But very quickly your brain realizes it’s not sure who is doing what, and gives up control. This is a powerful treatment for anyone who has a hard time letting go during treatments.

Deep tissue bodywork is designed to relieve pain and muscle tension throughout the body. This type of bodywork is extremely beneficial because it reaches the deepest layer of muscles, fascia (connective tissue surrounding the joints) and tendons. The goal in deep tissue bodywork is to breakdown adhesions (tense areas within the muscle). Adhesions in the muscle are very important to address because they cause pain, inflammation and limit motion of the muscles and joints.

The practice of foot reflexologyinvolves applying pressure to specific points on the feet in order to affect various parts of the body. Whether you make time for self-bodywork after a long day or head to a spa for a session with a certified reflexology, it won't just be your feet that reap the benefits. Adhesions in the muscle are very important to address because they cause pain, inflammation and limit motion of the muscles and joints.