Balinese

• Consider getting a Balinese massage, where the masseuse is positioned above the client. The masseuse kneads, strokes, and rolls the skin on your back and elsewhere. After this is done, the masseuse applies coconut oil that is infused with spices onto your skin.
  
  

Connective Tissue

• Another approach is called connective tissue massage where the masseuse applies light pressure, hooking her fingers into the skin of the client and into the superficial connective tissue and then uses a dragging or pulling stroke that stretches the skin. This technique was invented by Elizabeth Dick of Germany.
  
  

Swedish Massage

• The term Swedish massage can be used to describe various massage techniques where pressure is applied to the muscles, causing them to relax. Muscles are rubbed in the same direction as blood flows as it is returning to the heart. Henry Peter Ling of Sweden developed this method. Kneading, friction, tapping, stroking and vibration are used to relieve back pain and other body pain. Circulation increases as a result, as does the flow of oxygen in the blood, which releases toxins.
  
  

Deep Tissue

• Deep tissue massage is harder than a Swedish massage, which is superficial. A deep tissue massage therapist focuses on the muscles that are located deep within your body and that cause pain. She works to loosen up the knots. You may feel muscle pain after getting this type of massage.
  
  

Aston

• Aston massage, created by Judith Aston in the late 1970s, is an approach to massage that releases accumulated tension, which may be the result of poor or repetitive work habits. In addition to massage, the client is taught better ergonomic practices so that he doesn't continue to injure his back or other body parts. Aston integrates massage, deep tissue work and movement education in her approach. Aston is a strong proponent of ergonomics, which is matching movement and function to the environment so that you don't injure yourself, and learn use your body more efficiently, productively and safely.
  
  

Acrosage

• The Acrosage massage is a combination of acrobatics and yoga and was invented by Benjamin Marantz. In acrosage therapy, the client does yoga poses while in an inverted position. The acrosager is lying down and his legs are extended toward the ceiling. The soles of his feet face the ceiling. The client is sitting or lying on the practitioner's feet and the client's head hangs freely. There is no pressure on the client's spine or neck. The acrosager massages the client's upper back. The acrosage teacher supports the client with his feet and massages the client's legs and arms. Inversion therapy improves the flow of oxygen to the brain as well as frees the body from the effects of gravity.