Modalities - Different Types of Massage
Therapy G/H/I
Geriatric Massage- Massage therapy
geared toward the aging population and their specific needs. Geriatric
massage presents a challenge, because many of them have physical problems
that complicate and interfere with diagnosis and treatment of any single
illness. Diseases of one organ system place stress on other systems. Many
older people also have nutritional deficiencies because of limited incomes,
poor dental status, and other problems. The elderly also run increased
risks of complications from surgery, and convalescence takes longer because
damaged tissues recover more slowly. The longer periods of bed rest can
also lead to pneumonia, bedsores, and circulatory disorders. Medications
are metabolized more slowly, as well, and their effects are prolonged in
the body. Massage can greatly assist and bring relief from the above listed
problems and by preventing strokes, relief of joint pain, and remove toxins
from lymphatic system that may otherwise increase disease.
Web resources:
Daybreak
Massage- Geriatric massage project
Hospice Massage Massage Therapy Journal
Massage for Elders Massage Therapy Journal
Massage in Hospice Care Geriatric Massage By Dietrich W. Miesler,
MA, CMT
Growing Old with Massage In Facility Care By Dawn Nelson, C.M.T.
Resolving Issues for Wheelchair-bound Clients Proper Positioning and
Massage Work Eases Pain By Sharon Puszko Massage and Bodywork Magazine
Oecubitus Ulcers Pathophysiology and the Role of Massage
Therapists By Kalyani Premkumar Massage and Bodywork Magazine
Stroke Rehab, Part 1 An Overview By Dietrich W. Miesler, MA,
CMT Massage and Bodywork Magazine
Stroke Rehab, Part 2 Coming Back By Dietrich W.
Miesler, MA, CMT
Stroke Rehab, Part 3 Getting to Work By Dietrich W. Miesler,
MA, CMT
Complementary Nursing Care Pursuing Alternatives in the
Medical Field
By Shirley Vanderbilt
Massage for Active Seniors(pdf)-Massage Therapy Journal
Hospitals Embrace Massage (pdf) Massage Therapy Journal
Fibromyalgia and the Elderly Finding Relief with Massage By Joyce A.
Garland, RN, LMBT
Comfort Touch Nurturing Acupressure Massage for the Elderly and
the Ill
By Mary Kathleen Rose Massage and Bodywork Magazine
By Shirley Vanderbilt
By Karrie Osborn
Massage Nerd -
Geriatrics Section
Massage Today - List of articles on Geriatric Massage
Hakomi- Developed by Ron Kurz in
mid 1970's. Hakomi means "How do you stand in relation to these many
realms" in the Hopi Indian language. Body based psychotherapy to assist
clients in accessing their core beliefs that influence their behaviors. Hakomi Integrative Somatics enables people to discover the habitual, automatic
attitudes (both physical and psychological) that form the basis of their
patterns of experience. Full training 1 1/2 years.
Book Resources:
Body-Centered
Psychotherapy- The Hakomi Method -Ron Kurz
Web resources:
Hakomi
Integrative Somatics
Hawaiian/ Lomi- Lomi- Originated
in the Hawaiian Islands, based on the traditions of the Polynesians and
Pacific Islanders. Lomi-Lomi is one of the most beautiful forms of massage
treatments as it looks more like a dance done by the practitioner. There
are many forms of Lomi Lomi that originated with different families.
When giving a massage you are supposedly massaging 5,000 years of ancestors.
A session begins with a ritual asking the client what results they want
from the session. The massage technique itself consists of graceful, sweeping
arm movements and ceremonial music. The elbow and forearm are used along
with fingertip shiatsu like pressure point work. Development of the
practitioner is main focus using breath and acknowledgment of a Higher
Power.
Auntie
Margaret- Margaret Machado, RN., Hawaiian authority on Lomi-Lomi
Hellerwork- Developed by Joseph
Heller who was a student of Ida Rolf's and the first president of the Rolf
Institute in 1975. He was an aerospace engineer before getting into bodywork.
He also studied bioenergetics and gestalt theories along with Aston-Patterning
before he set off on his own. He devised an 11 session structural integration
process combining it with voice dialogue techniques. Sections
of the body are worked on as you talk about things relating to that area
such as "how do you hold yourself back" when back work is being done.
Book resources:
Bodywise:
by Joseph Heller ISBN: 0914728733
Web resources:
Joseph
Heller's home page- founder of Hellerwork
Hellerwork.com
Voice
Dialogue method - Hal and Sidra Stone's site: developers of voice dialogue
Homeopathy - Holistic method of
stimulating the body's life force based on Samuel Hahnemann's Law of similar's.
Homeopathy means to treat with something that produces an effect similar
to the suffering. Remedies are made with diluted mixtures of plant
substances that when given full strength may cause the problem or imbalance.
The higher the dilution the stronger the remedy. Symptoms are the
attempts of the body to heal itself. Repressing them with drug therapy
causes the root cause to remain. Homeopathy is not the same as Naturopathic
Medicine. Naturopaths usually practice Homeopathy.
Book Resources:
Healing
with Homeopathy by Jennifer Jacobs, MD
Web Resources:
www.homeopathyhome.com
www.homeopathy.com
www.homeopathic.org
Hot Stone Massage- river rocks heated and placed
on the muscles. In my opinion very overpriced.
Web resources:
LaStone Therapy -
One of the first
ThStone.comStonemassage.com
Hydrotherapy- They use of water
as therapy. Water can be used in many ways and forms as a treatment
method. Ice therapy, heat therapy, steam, baths, poultices are just
a few of the ways. Can be done in a treatment or done by the client
at home to continue healing.
Indian Head massage
There are two
"schools" of Indian Head Massage - one is called champissage and the other is
shiroabhyanga . (Shiro = head
and mind, abhyanga = massage) You can find out more about it here:
http://www.aiihm.org/
Indian Head Massage An Ancient Tradition For Modern Times
By
Kamala Thiagarajan: Massage Magazine
Infant Massage- Massage that
addresses the special needs of infant. Much research has been done
to show that touch is very beneficial when done at an early age.
It stimulates growth and is nurturing to the soul. Techniques can be done
to stimulate digestion and calm an upset baby.
Web Resources:
International
Loving Touch Foundation
International
Association of Infant Massage-
Association
of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators
Baby's First Massage- classes to become a certified infant massage.
tender touch, Infant massage can help strengthen the bond between baby
and parents. By Clare La Plante
Iridology - Eye analysis that detects
warning signs of physical, mental and spiritual imbalances. Started by
Hungarian physician, Ignatz Von Peezlvy and carried on by Bernard Jensen
among others. The various patterns found in the iris correlate to
different organs of the body. Used to detect weak organs, glands
and tissues, lymphatic congestion, poor assimilation of nutrients.
Web resources:www.iridology.com
