COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY





Acupuncture As well as there are a large number of massage techniques, there are also numerous complementary therapy methods, which can be applied before, during and after a massage session, or independently of them; with the aim of improve the results and promote overall well-being.

However, there isn’t a universal rule to determine what treatments are strictly forms of massage and which are just complementary methods. That is why there are various classifications and there isn’t consensus, even among specialists. An example is Reflexology.

Taking into account the majority view, these are the most popular complementary therapies around the world:

POPULAR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Exercise Therapy
EXERCISE THERAPY

It includes all forms of physical activity performed for an injury or illness.

GO! Exercise Therapy
 Homeopathy
HOMEOPATHY

It employs small doses of the substance which is causing an illness to cure.

GO! Homeopathy
 Herbology
HERBOLOGY

It uses plants and plant extracts to a person’s body for healing purposes.

GO! Herbology
Polarity Therapy
POLARITY THERAPY

It utilizes the "human energy field" described as electromagnetic patterns.

GO! Polarity Therapy
 Sound Therapy
SOUND THERAPY

Consists on listening filtered music to stimulate the neurological system.

GO! Sound Therapy
 Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE

Fine, solid needles are introduced into specific spots to alleviate pain.

GO! Acupuncture
Chiropractic
CHIROPRACTIC

Employs manual therapy including spinal adjustment and soft-tissue manipulation.

GO! Chiropractic
 Other Complementary
OTHER COMPLEMENT. T.

Nutrition Counseling involves dietary nutrients to enhance well-being.

GO! Other complementary therapies


Read about the major massage tools here:
Massage Equipment





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