These points are used to develop therapeutic procedures that are used with myofascial pain and dysfunction. Massage therapy is an art and a science. It has both technical and intuitive aspects. The content consists of metaphors and processes designed to allow students to experience their own intuition and creativity. The objective is to create balance between the technical and intuitive approaches to bodywork.
Information is given to students about when it is inappropriate to administer bodywork.
Contraindications are included in the pathology portion of the anatomy course and in the various massage therapy courses as part of the training for specific techniques and modalities. Esalen Massage is a soothing, relaxing, and gentle hands-on technique. Students learn a full body massage patterned after the massage practiced and taught at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. Passive A hands-on technique used in conjunction with massage therapy consisting of very slow movements of the head and limbs. Passive movement enhances awareness, helps relax clients, and creates an experience of letting go of chronic holding patterns.