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On-site Acupressure Chair Massage

Acupressure Chair massage is one of the most popular forms of massage around. This extremely accessible massage treatment can be performed almost anywhere, without the need to remove clothing. Its portable and accessible nature allows it to be carried out in places such as offices, shopping centres, airports and clinic situations.

It is quite unlike other Western forms of massage in that it is received fully clothed in a seated position without the use of oils or lotions. The compact Acupressure chair used is ergonomically designed to support the client. In this seated position pressure is taken of the clients back and shoulders allowing them to fully relax into the massage whilst the therapist moves around them

You will find Acupressure Chair massage to be one of the most comprehensive and flexible treatments on the market. In a short half hour treatment a therapist can work the upper and lower back, arms, hands, neck, shoulders and head. A full chair massage lasts anything from 30 minutes to an hour. Often you will see mini taster and stress busting sessions available at exhibitions or in the workplace. These fabulous treatments quickly reduce stress and tension and can be a great introduction to massage therapy.

Originating from Japan, Acupressure massage developed from the practice of "Anma" meaning "press and rub". The majority of the moves used during Acupressure chair massage treatments derive from this concept.

"Acupressure" is the technique of applying pressure by thumbs, fingers or special tools directly to the "Acu points" of the body.

"Acu points" or "Tsubo" are special gateways to your body's energy system. By working on these points, a therapist helps wake up this energy, encouraging stagnant energy to circulate or overactive energy to become calmer. Further redirection and balancing of energy, in this manner, can be found in practices such as shiatsu or acupuncture.

On site Acupressure Chair massage works on over 60 acupressure points during a full treatment. The therapist uses their fingers, thumbs and sometimes elbows, stimulating these points to get your chi energy flowing.

Working the acupressure points that lie on your meridian/ energy system helps to maintain your vital energy. By sending this energy around your body and into the internal organs Acupressure Massage can help you maintain your health. As the practitioner works you can often sense this energy flowing much more efficiently around your body allowing you to reconnect with this vital life force.

Overall, the massage aims to release tension in the muscles, increasing mobility around the joints. Instantly feel how tension melts away from your neck and shoulders, easing those areas where excess stress builds.

Acupressure chair massage is a great all round treatment for stress relief. Feel deeply refreshed and rested as the rhythmic nature of the massage lets you drift away from it all. It is a superb way to boost your energy.

Most of all reconnect with your chi energy; feel relaxed, focussed and best of all feel really alive!

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