Choosing Treatments

This is a detailed guide to help clients choose the most suitable treatment depending on the symptoms, needs, and physical condition.

1. Sports Massage

Purpose: Relieve muscle tension, improve recovery, enhance athletic performance, and prevent injury. Ideal for: Athletes, gym-goers, and individuals with muscle tightness, post-training soreness, or chronic stiffness. Benefits:

• Reduces muscle fatigue, pain, and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

• Promotes blood flow and lymphatic drainage.

• Aids faster recovery and reduces risk of injury.

• Improves range of motion and flexibility. Tools to use Depending on Client Needs: Fire Cupping, Compression Therapy (legs, arms, hip), Infrared Light (Enhances recovery speed in athletes by stimulating cellular repair), Electro Muscular Stimulation.

2. Deep Tissue Massage

Purpose: Target deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to relieve chronic pain, muscular tension, or stiffness. Ideal for: Individuals with long-term muscle tightness, repetitive strain injuries, or postural imbalances. Benefits:

• Breaks down adhesions and scar tissue.

• Restores proper movement and posture.

• Relieves chronic muscular pain and stiffness.

• Encourages circulation and oxygen flow in deep tissues. Tools to use Depending on Client Needs: Fire Cupping, Compression Therapy (legs, arms, hip), Infrared Light (warms deeper muscle layers without applying surface heat, allowing the therapist to work more effectively with less discomfort), Electro Muscular Stimulation.

3. Remedial Massage

Purpose: Identify and treat specific muscle dysfunctions, injuries, and postural imbalances. Ideal for: Clients recovering from injuries, office workers with muscular pain, and athletes needing focused rehabilitation. Benefits:

• Targets and corrects the root cause of pain or dysfunction.

• Enhances joint mobility and muscle function.

• Supports rehabilitation and physical performance.

• Prevents further injuries through muscle balance restoration. Tools to use Depending on Client Needs: Fire Cupping, Compression Therapy (legs, arms, hip), Infrared Light (speeds up tissue regeneration by stimulating cellular metabolism), Electro Muscular Stimulation.

4. Muscle Relaxation Massage

Purpose: Promote full-body relaxation, improve circulation, and reduce stress-related muscle tension. Ideal for: Clients seeking relaxation, stress relief, or light recovery from mild muscle fatigue. Benefits:

• Stimulates blood circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues.

• Eases muscular stiffness and fatigue.

• Reduces stress and promotes emotional wellbeing.

• Supports better sleep and relaxation. Tools to use Depending on Client Needs: Recommended only manual therapy for this treatment.

5. Myofascial Release Therapy

Purpose: Release restrictions in the fascia (connective tissue) to restore movement, reduce pain, and improve posture. Ideal for: Clients with chronic tension, restricted mobility, or stress-related pain patterns. Benefits:

• Restores natural movement patterns and muscle elasticity.

• Reduces tension, adhesions, and myofascial pain.

• Improves flexibility and alignment.

• Enhances body awareness and balance. Tools to use Depending on Client Needs: Fire Cupping.

6. Oncology Massage (Cancer Care)

Purpose: Provide gentle, adapted massage for clients undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Ideal for: Clients living with or recovering from cancer, or those experiencing fatigue, swelling, or pain due to medical treatments. Benefits:

• Reduces anxiety, stress, and fatigue.

• Relieves pain, swelling, and muscle discomfort.

• Improves sleep quality and relaxation.

• Supports emotional balance and overall comfort. Tools to use Depending on Client Needs: Fire Cupping (only if medically approved and appropriate for the client’s condition).