Holistic Massage by Trina provides an overview of the benefits of massage and different massage modalities. Massage can help reduce stress, lower heart rate and blood pressure, increase circulation and lymph flow, relax muscles, and improve range of motion. It also increases serotonin and endorphins. The modalities discussed are Swedish massage which uses long strokes with oil or lotion, hot stone massage which uses heated stones, reflexology which applies pressure to reflex points on the feet, and Thai massage which incorporates yoga-like stretches and uses hands, knees, legs and feet to move the body. Massage is described as both relaxing and energizing.

1. Holistic Massage by Trina Calm your mind and restore your body

2. Benefits of Massage Massage has many important health benefits. Massage can help you maintain physical, mental and emotional well being It reduces stress Reduces heart rate and blood pressure Increases blood circulation and lymph flow Relaxes muscles Improves range of motion and Increases serotonin and endorphins

3. Modalities

4. Swedish Massage Swedish massage, is the most common form of massage therapy in the United States Massage therapists use long, smooth strokes focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion

5. Hot Stone Massage Basalt stones are heated in 120 to 150 degree water and are placed on specific points along the spine and chakra points of the body. The therapist is simultaneously massaging the client with heated stones using firm strokes The heat from the stones relaxes muscles, increase the blood flow which further accelerates the healing process

6. Reflexology Reflexology involves the application of pressure to specific points on the feet called "reflex points" that are believed to correspond to other parts of the body. Reflexology is often used with the intention to relieve stress or prevent/treat physical disorders.

7. Thai Massage Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move the client into a series of yoga-like stretches Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment Thai massage is described as both relaxing and energizing

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