Bamboo Massage Technique
For centuries bamboo has been a vital part of
everyday life throughout South East Asia.
No one knows who first started
to use bamboo tools to help ease the tired muscles of family members but
it was only natural that they would fashion massage tools out of the
material that had come to signify good luck, long life, friendship,
peace and harmony. Christie is now offering this wonderful massage technique for clients who have dense muscle tissue and want a deeper massage experience.
Bamboo and Rattan Massage Tools: Christie's Bamboo Massage uses a special set of beautifully crafted
bamboo and rattan tools imported from South East Asia. With their
natural coloration and texture, no two sets are ever the same. In use
the smooth surface of the bamboo feels good on the body of the client
and in the hands of the therapist alike and it is common to hear from
clients that they cannot tell the difference between the hands of the
therapist and the tools themselves. If you have dense muscle tissue and have difficulty getting relief from normal deep tissue massage, this is the massage for you. The bamboo can get into the denser muscle mass and relieve the tension and soften the tissue. You will notice the difference almost immediately.
Each tool is
designed to work on various parts of the body and maximize leverage and
gravity with sliding, rolling, kneading, pivoting, levering, tapping and
friction techniques. Because the tools cover such a broad area at
one
time they afford some of the most effective and enjoyable work
imaginable on trouble areas such as neck, shoulders, back and legs.
The Warm Bamboo:
Before being applied to the body the Bamboo and Rattan tools are warmed with a
heating pad. The application of the warm bamboo melts away the tensions
of the client while at the same time creating a deeply relaxing and
soothing experience. The tools are switched from time to time to
maintain that warm bamboo feel.
Can You Work Deeper:
Bamboo Massage answers the often heard request from client's 'can you
work a little deeper'? That can now be addressed with the proper use of the
tools while still maintaining a natural feel to the client's massage
experience.
Christie's approach
focuses less on a complete bamboo massage 'sequence' where the therapist
attempts to do every single part of a massage with bamboo and rattan.
The simple truth is that bamboo and rattan tools are absolutely
fantastic for some things and way below average for others. Christie
rather concentrates on the strengths of the tools such as their use in
broad myofascial release, deep tissue strategies, trigger point work,
leverage moves, and good body mechanics which allow gravity to do the
work. Hand massage techniques will be used for all other areas of the body not appropriate for the bamboo.
