Finally, massage has sedative and invigorating effects, improves skin tone, increases range of motion and muscle tone, and enhances your sense of well being. Registered Massage Therapists, also known as RMTs, learn about anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, anatomy, and practice hand-on treatment. Professional massage may be offered through massage institutes, health spas, chiropractic or physiotherapy clinics or a RMT s private practice. Your clinic may also offer aromatherapy, reflexology or hydrotherapy. Aroma Massage Therapy uses essential oils derived from aromatic plants and trees.
Aromatherapy stimulates the limbic system, which is responsible for emotional well being.
Reflexology is based on the premise that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to every organ and system of the body. The theory behind reflexology suggests that by stimulating reflex points on the feet, an increase in blood circulation takes place to the corresponding organ. Hydrotherapy is the application of water as a healing agent by using hot or cold compresses, ice or baths. The cost of professional massage is sometimes covered under private health insurance plans. Although you can get a massage from a registered therapist, you can also exchange massages with a friend.