Case Study: Lomi Hawain Massage
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You need to research what each of the listed massages techniques are and state one benefit. You need to format your work and give pictures for each.
The treatments are: Acupunture, Alexander Technique, Crystal Therapy, Lomi Lomi Hawain Massage, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Shiatsu, Sports Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga Therapy
Lomi Lomi Hawain Massage
Lomilomi, meaning "masseur, masseuse" in the Hawaiian language, is the word used today to describe Hawaiian massage, traditionally called lomi, meaning "to rub, press, squeeze, massage; to work in and out, as the claws of a contented cat". Lomilomi is a holistic healing tradition beyond simple massage. Lomilomi practitioners use the palms, forearms, fingers, …show more content…
A person who is hypnotized displays certain unusual characteristics and propensities, compared with a non-hypnotized subject, most notably hyper-suggestibility.
Reiki
Developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usuii, which since has been adapted by various teachers of varying traditions. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing or hands on healing as a form of complementary therapy and is sometimes classified as oriental medicine. Through the use of this technique, practitioners believe that they are transferring universal energy through the palms, which allows for self-healing and a state of equilibrium.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a style of bodywork developed in Japan. It is similar to acupuncture, but uses finger pressure instead of needles. Shiatsu's name comes from two Japanese words "shi" or finger and "atsu" or pressure. Shiatsu's goal is to restore the healthy flow of energy throughout the …show more content…
TCM is not "New Age," nor is it a patchwork of different healing modalities. TCM is a complete medical system that has been practiced for more than five thousand years.
Acupunture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that involves inserting thin needles into the skin at specific points on the body.
The aim of acupuncture is to regulate meridians of energy, re-establish harmonious balance, and to relieve pain, thus strengthening the body’s immune system and resistance to ill-health.
Alexander Technique
Teaches the ability to improve physical postural habits, particularly those that have become ingrained or are conditioned responses. The technique is purported to improve performance, self-observation and impulse control and relieve chronic stiffness, tension and stress.
Crystal
You need to research what each of the listed massages techniques are and state one benefit. You need to format your work and give pictures for each.
The treatments are: Acupunture, Alexander Technique, Crystal Therapy, Lomi Lomi Hawain Massage, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Shiatsu, Sports Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga Therapy
Lomi Lomi Hawain Massage
Lomilomi, meaning "masseur, masseuse" in the Hawaiian language, is the word used today to describe Hawaiian massage, traditionally called lomi, meaning "to rub, press, squeeze, massage; to work in and out, as the claws of a contented cat". Lomilomi is a holistic healing tradition beyond simple massage. Lomilomi practitioners use the palms, forearms, fingers, …show more content…
A person who is hypnotized displays certain unusual characteristics and propensities, compared with a non-hypnotized subject, most notably hyper-suggestibility.
Reiki
Developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usuii, which since has been adapted by various teachers of varying traditions. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing or hands on healing as a form of complementary therapy and is sometimes classified as oriental medicine. Through the use of this technique, practitioners believe that they are transferring universal energy through the palms, which allows for self-healing and a state of equilibrium.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a style of bodywork developed in Japan. It is similar to acupuncture, but uses finger pressure instead of needles. Shiatsu's name comes from two Japanese words "shi" or finger and "atsu" or pressure. Shiatsu's goal is to restore the healthy flow of energy throughout the …show more content…
TCM is not "New Age," nor is it a patchwork of different healing modalities. TCM is a complete medical system that has been practiced for more than five thousand years.
Acupunture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that involves inserting thin needles into the skin at specific points on the body.
The aim of acupuncture is to regulate meridians of energy, re-establish harmonious balance, and to relieve pain, thus strengthening the body’s immune system and resistance to ill-health.
Alexander Technique
Teaches the ability to improve physical postural habits, particularly those that have become ingrained or are conditioned responses. The technique is purported to improve performance, self-observation and impulse control and relieve chronic stiffness, tension and stress.
Crystal