This type of massage can be done wearing any type of clothing, is generally no more than thirty minutes in length, and usually focuses on the common problem areas of upper back and neck. Reflexology Reflexology uses pressure to stimulate points on the hands and feet that are believed to be related to the internal systems of the body. This is believed to stimulate the body's natural healing energies and directs them toward the organ, muscle or gland associated with that point. Acupressure Like shiatsu, acupressure uses pressure to stimulate the flow of life force, or Chi, at specific points along the meridians of the body. This therapy can be done as part of a full body massage or alone and lends itself particularly well to self-therapy.
Some therapists use tiny beads that can be stuck to points on the ears and worn for several days.
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