Are you stressed, tired, tense or maybe bloated? Whatever it is, an appropriately selected massage technique can hone in on your problem and lift its weight from your shoulders. If the idea of booking a massage sends you into a spin, worry no more. Knowing that researching all types of massage and finding the right spa in Hog Kong can easily get you a headache, we did it for you!
We summed up all you need to know about 10 different types of massage together with the best salons in Causeway Bay that you can get it at.
Read on, find the right type and the right place to finally rub your problem away!
1. Acupuncture massage
The method bases its fundaments in the life energy of qi, jing, and yang. Energy circulates throughout the body along specific paths and cumulates in energy channels, called meridians. Those, in turn, are distributed throughout the body and constitute acupuncture points. The skin placed on these paths is energetically connected to specific organs, systems and the structure of the body. If the energy cycle is interrupted, the proper functioning of the organs will be disturbed, which in turn will cause pain or illness. Acupuncture stimulates those points to maintain the level of energy circulation, and thus positively affects our health and well-being.
The list of acupuncture benefits is really long. It promotes the body’s natural ability to self-heal and cures some diseases. Moreover, it reduces muscle tension, combats chronic pain and helps to relax. The acupuncture therapy not only eliminates tiredness, tension, and stress but also avails treatments of pains and injuries. Thus, it’s also a great solution for athletes who seek help in achieving a better form.
Best places to get acupuncture massage in Causeway Bay:
21/F, Way On Commercial Building, 500 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay
2. Aromatherapy massage
Combining a relaxing massage with aromatic scents and essential oils, this type of massage guarantees an unforgettable experience for the soul and the whole body. Thanks to the therapeutic benefits of scented oils used for the massage, the treatment may have various effects. Thus, it can bring a relief to people suffering from many different conditions. The therapist can use all kinds of oils either to relax, energize, reduce stress or restore the body’s balance.
One of the most commonly used essential oils in relaxing aromatherapy is lavender. The soothing scent of lavender that adds to the ambiance will get you an extra relaxation effect and will leave your skin smelling divine for hours afterward.
Some of the best places to get aromatherapy massage in Causeway Bay:
Flat 1103, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay
25/F Guangdong Tours Centre, 18 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay
3. Bamboo body massage
Performed with a use of warm bamboo sticks of various diameters, rolled on the body with variable strength and intensity, the massage stimulates deep tissue, effectively eliminating accumulated tensions and bringing deep relaxation.
Whole body massage usually starts with the feet. Then, the therapist gradually moves all the way up to the neck and finishes again on the feet. Depending on the part of the body being massaged, poles of different length are used. This process leads to immediate muscles relaxation. At the same time, it stimulates the blood and lymph circulation, consequently alleviating all pains.
Use of rolling movements supports the removal of toxins from the body, which are the main cause of cellulite. As a result, it helps in shaping the body ( especially buttocks, thighs and waist) and thus, a perfectly supports slimming therapy. Moreover, bamboo sticks that are rich in silicon compounds, act as strong piezoelectrics. Rubbing and rolling them on the skin leads to the creation of energy potential, giving the patient a powerful boost of energy. Massage therefore also relieves the body from fatigue.
Best place to get bamboo body massage in Causeway Bay:
Regent Heights, 17 Tung Lo Wan Rd, Causeway Bay
4. Foot reflexology massage
The technique originates from ancient China, and its use dates back to 5,000 years ago. By compressing, massaging, and stroking receptors on the foot, it unblocks the energy flow zones of the whole body. It eliminates pain and tensions in particular areas or organs, and thus puts the body into a state of relaxation and activate self-healing.
With an estimated 100,000 – 200,000 exteroceptors in the sole of each foot, feet are among the most nerve-rich parts of your body. Different areas on the feet correspond to different parts of the body. Thus, by compressing a specific point on the foot, we can affect the organ that is associated with the receptor. Physical abnormalities within the receptor, like bulges or pain, may indicate that the corresponding organ does not function properly. Thus, by identifying them foot reflexology can help to detect latent conditions.
The massage stimulates the circulatory system that brings along multiple positive effects. Through better circulation, more oxygen gets into the organs. The skin releases excess heat accumulated in the body. Hormones and metabolites are more efficiently transported between tissues and organs. Moreover, through massage, we remove accumulated toxins and metabolic products from the body, improving the functioning of the nervous system. In the result, foot reflexology effectively eliminates stress and pain, especially migraine headaches as well as spine and joints pains.
Best places to get foot reflexology in Causeway Bay:
42-44 Yee Wo Street, 12/F, Hong Kong Chinese Bank, Causeway Bay
5. Hot stone massage
Performed with a use of basalt stones of volcanic origin, that are heated to about 60 ° C, and have remarkable temperature-maintaining properties, this massage strongly warms and relaxes tense muscles.
It bases its fundaments on the wide effect on thermoreceptors found in the patient’s skin and the theory of energy flow through the body. Energy centers in so-called chakras, located in the immediate vicinity of one of the endocrine glands. The stones are arranged in accordance with the maps of the distribution of energy points and moved along the meridians, i.e. the channels connecting the points. In this way, the flow of energy is improved.
Moreover, in a result of the consensual response to stone’s heat, the temperature of the massaged area and the secondary dilation of the blood vessels increases. This reaction thus influences the increase of the volume of the vascular bed. As a result, it inhibits functions of the limbic system and reduces the general nervous tension. Thus, accompanied with the right atmosphere, use of essential oils and appropriately selected music the treatment has a soothing effect on the patient.
Most noteworthy, hot stone massage relieves all kinds of muscle pains and nervous tension pains. It supports the circulatory system, improving its functioning, restores efficiency to damaged organs, and at the same time promotes rest and regeneration. Thus, except for putting you back on your feet, regaining energy it also increases your body’s exercise capacity.
Some of the best places to get hot stone massage in Causeway Bay:
42-44 Yee Wo Street, 12/F, Hong Kong Chinese Bank, Causeway Bay
Unit A, 19/F Prosperous Commercial Building, No.54 Jardine’s Bazaar, Causeway Bay
6. Lymphatic drainage massage
By applying pressure it aims to drain fluid and warm up limbs lifting the muscle up and away from the bone to get the blood flowing.
It improves poor lymph circulation and thus prevents the occurrence of diseases caused by its stagnation. As a result, it eliminates swellings and shortens the resorption time of bruises and hematomas. It also helps to remove unnecessary metabolic products. Thus, it aids detox treatments and recovering process after infectious diseases or steroid therapy. Moreover, it helps to accelerate metabolism and supports slimming processes. As a result, the treatment is popular among people who wish to lose weight.
Some of the best places to get lymphatic drainage massage in Causeway Bay:
Flat 1103, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay
17/F Jardine Center, 50 Jardine’s Bazaar, Causeway Bay
21/F, Way On Commercial Building, 500 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay
7. Lymphatic facial massage
It’s a special form of a massage, designed to stimulate the lymphatic system. It involves compressing and rubbing the skin through the use of specific techniques and specialized movements to push the lymph fluid accumulated under the skin. Lymph is a light aqueous liquid that cleanses the body’s tissues and plays an important role in the immune system. The lymphatic facial massage stimulating its flow improves the lymph circulation and avails the process of removing toxins from the skin cells.
Performed appropriately and regularly raises the level of skin elasticity, prevents the formation of wrinkles, eliminates swelling and prevents visible signs of aging (skin sagging). Through stimulation and regeneration of facial muscles, it helps to maintain a proper face oval and skin firmness. It improves the overall appearance of the face skin, reduces dark circles under your eyes and makes your face appear younger and more radiant.
Best places to get lymphatic facial massage in Causeway Bay:
14/F Wellable Commercial Building Flat 1402, 513 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
8. Pregnancy massage
Performed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the treatment involves only delicate massage techniques, and no aggressive, or fast movements. It provides the much-needed support for a body going through major changes, helping future mothers in the preparation for birth.
It is a moment of mental rest and biological renewal for tired joints, painful and excessively strained muscles. The treatment reduces the formation of varicose veins and affects the regulation of blood pressure, as well as the blood and lymph circulation. Thus, acting as an anti-swelling therapy, it brings relief in the back and loins pain, as well as swelling of the lower limbs.
It positively affects the proper functioning of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems as well as the course of many processes occurring in the body. The treatment revitalizes the skin of the abdomen, improves the condition of the muscles and improves the recovery after C-section. The benefits of this massage also include increasing skin elasticity that prevents the formation of stretch marks. It soothes the body and senses of pregnant women, helping them to relax and revitalize.
Best places to get pregnancy massage in Causeway Bay:
Flat 1103, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay
25/F Guangdong Tours Centre, 18 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay
9. Swedish massage
Although classical and Swedish massage had similar origin, both have started to differ from each other over time. Swedish massage is more like a relaxing treatment – it has shifted from painful and forceful techniques to more delicate, deep effects on the body.
The treatment includes multiple massage techniques: stroking, rubbing, kneading, patting, and shaking. These techniques are longer, calmer and repeated many times. Swedish massage “examines” your body’s ailments from a more medical point of view than the Eastern one (life energy, meridians). Thanks to such a variety of grips, you can more accurately develop a massaged area, both on the surface of the skin and its deep layers.
Swedish massage brings relief, soothes and gives a feeling of lightness. It regenerates, strengthens and relaxes muscles. Moreover, it improves functions of the circulatory system and thus, eliminates or reduces body’s discomfort. It also helps to fight the stress and insomnia. Last but not least it helps to reduce problems with backaches, headaches, and migraines.
Best places to get a Swedish massage in Causeway Bay:
Guangdong Tours Centre, Flat C&D 12/F, 16-20 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay
42-44 Yee Wo Street, 12/F, Hong Kong Chinese Bank, Causeway Bay
25/F Guangdong Tours Centre, 18 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay
10. Thai massage
The technique bases its fundaments in Ayurveda, yoga, Chinese medicine, and the Buddhism philosophy. It strongly relies on meditation, silencing thoughts and deep focus leading to harmony and purification of the mind that releases negative emotions.
Thai massage uses various techniques performed not only with hands. Mainly rhythmic, slow, pressure as well as elements of stretching, passive yoga and working with energy channels. Rhythmic pressing of key points on the body responsible for blocking energy, not only heals but also promotes physical, spiritual and intellectual development. The technique improves blood and lymph circulation, ensuring a better supply of cells with nutrients and faster discharge of unnecessary metabolic products. Thai massage also improves the immune system. It increases the flexibility of muscles, tendons, and ligaments as well as the range of motion in the joints. Effectively reduces stress, headaches and mental tension slows down the aging process and helps to maintain a nice figure.
Best places to get Thai massage in Causeway Bay:
42-44 Yee Wo Street, 12/F, Hong Kong Chinese Bank, Causeway Bay
18/F, Way On Commercial Building, 500 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay