THE massage here in Brazil it is also known as “massage therapy”, because many of its practitioners believe that massage is a means by which improvement is sought for physical and mental problems. The main feature of massage is the ability to manipulate the other's body through touch.
The many types of existing massage often refer to different results. An example is the shaping massage, whose purpose is to physically shape the body, which differs a lot from ayurvedic massage, which, made with essential oils, offers a feeling of peace and tranquility to the recipient.
In fact, it is important to emphasize two terms commonly used to name agents participating in the practice of massage: the person who is lying down is considered the recipient, since she "receives" the massage, and the massage is done by the masseuse, or the "giver" of the practice.
Types of Massage
Below we enumerate some types of massage, all listed on the “Portal Massage” website. It is important to emphasize the "some" because there are many more than these:
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- Abhyanga;
- Anma;
- Anti cellulite;
- anti-stress;
- Aromatherapy;
- Ayurvedic;
- Ayuryoga;
- Bamboo Massage;
- Biodynamics;
- Bioenergetics;
- Biopranics;
- Californian;
- Candle massage;
- Chair massage;
- Champi;
- Chavutti Thirummal;
- Chi nei tsang (CNT);
- Sporty;
- Do in;
- Douceur du monde;
- Manual lymphatic drainage (DLM);
- Vichy shower;
- Esalen;
- Aesthetics;
- Express massage;
- Facial;
- Garshana;
- Japanese geothermal;
- Geriatrics;
- Pregnant;
- Holistic;
- Hot stone massage;
- Indian head massage;
- Child;
- Intuitive;
- Kalari;
- Kum nye;
- Manual liposculpture;
- Lipomodeling;
- Lomilomi;
- Massage with candles;
- Russian spinal massage;
- Modeler;
- Nuad bo ran;
- Oncology;
- Hot rocks;
- Post childbirth;
- Prenatal/prepartum;
- Four hands;
- Quick massage;
- Chiromassage;
- Rehabilitation / recovery;
- Reducer;
- Relaxation;
- Rolfin;
- Satori;
- Shantala;
- Shiatsu;
- Swedish;
- Thai;
- Deep tissue;
- Therapeutics;
- Thai-yoga;
- Tibetan;
- Tui-na;
- Turbine;
- Watsu.
By Paula Rondinelli
Brazil School Collaborator
Graduated in Physical Education from the São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” – UNESP
Master in Motricity Sciences from the São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” – UNESP
PhD student in Latin American Integration at the University of São Paulo - USP
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RONDINELLI, Paula. "Massage"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/educacao-fisica/massagem.htm. Accessed on June 29, 2021.