In my last wellness article published in May, I explained a smorgasbord of foundational massage modalities offered in our culture, including Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, and myofascial release techniques. That article can be found on my website. Herein I address additional techniques, which add variety and focus to the previous menu of bodywork modalities. Some I currently offer, others I have limited experience with.
Read moreMassage Cupping: An Innovative Approach to a Traditional Technique
Cupping, and the signature dark marks left on recipients of its treatments, is gaining steam in western culture. This form of bodywork has been receiving mainstream attention with the media's exposure of marks on Olympian athletes in Rio, and the growing popularity of acupuncture and cupping in our society.