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Seated Chair Massage

Seated Chair Massage has become an extremely popular therapy due to its versatility, the fact that clothing does not need to be removed, and that no oils or creams are applied.

A treatment lasts approximately 15 minutes, and is concentrated on the upper back, arms, legs, neck and head. The client will sit on a comfortable, specifically designed massage chair (similar to the one shown here), with their face supported by the adjustable face cradle.

This treatment will leave you feeling both relaxed and envigorated! It is particularly effective at releiving:

• Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Tension
• Repetetive Strain Injury
• Headaches

In addition to providing this treatment to clients as part of my healing practice, I am happy to quote for providing treatment at corporate events, team building days and similar functions.

How Does Seated Chair Massage Work?

Seated Chair Massage, a modern day form of Acupressure, is a blend of the ancient Oriental massage arts of Anma and Shiatsu. It is a meridian based therapy in which thumb, finger, elbow and knuckle pressures are used to stimulate many of the acupressure points on the 12 major meridians accessible on the back, arms, hands, neck, head and legs.

This press and release technique helps to stimulate and balance the flow of energy or life-force throughout the body. In turn this stimulates the circulatory, muscular, nervous, immune and lymphatic systems and promotes the release of endorphins and important mood-regulating neurotransmitters, leaving the client feeling good in a relaxed, but energised and clearly focused frame of mind.

Any one of five massage techniques, or a combination, may be used by the massage therapist:

• Compression technique
  which is much like acupressure to key muscle areas.
• Kneading technique
  which is done with circular movements.
• Squeezing technique
  for the major muscles where the muscle is squeezed between fingers at an optimum contact point.
• Friction technique
  a Swedish massage technique adapted for seated/chair massage use.
• Gliding technique
  another Swedish massage technique adapted for seated chair massage use.
• Percussion technique
  hand chops done in rapid succession in a Z pattern over the back and shoulder areas.