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Signature Massage
Concept
The word ‘massage’ originally comes from a Portuguese word meaning ‘to knead’. Put simply, massage is the practice of rubbing or kneading parts of the body as a means of improving health.
Generally, oils are used to help the hands glide over the skin; these are often scented for the therapeutic effects of the scent itself.
Massage is emotionally nourishing and soothing, and can be adapted to be either sedative or stimulating. As a sedative, it treats nervous problems such as headaches and insomnia, tension and emotional stress.
As a stimulant, it can invigorate the system to alleviate fatigue and lethargy.
Research indicates that giving and receiving a massage, can significantly reduce stress levels.
Structure
Prince Signature massage is in fact a modern Swedish massage that is mixed with some "Esalen massage" techniques.
Swedish massage is the best known type of relaxing massage in the world.
The primary goal of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body.
This is accomplished by hands of your therapist traveling on your body from head to toe with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.
Developed in the 1960s at Esalen Institute on the California Coast, Esalen melded classic Swedish massage with sensory awareness practice and slow, flowing t’ai chi.
Esalen is known for long strokes that can start at the feet and end at the head or even fingers.
Long strokes follow the body’s natural musculature and nervous system, so they simply “feel right.”
Signature massage session is beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
If you have a stressful lifestyle or suffer from insomnia, then this is the right choice for you.
Prince Signature massage involves the entire body except breasts and genitals.
Signature massage applies various techniques including:
Effleurage: Gentle stroking which is given at the beginning and end of massage. Although the strokes are very light but they stimulate the nerve endings where it is touched.
Petrissage: This involves squeezing the muscles, and includes kneading.
Superficial: Derived from petrissage, these are only skin deep. This is the reason you fall asleep during the session!
Percussion: This stimulates the body towards the end of the treatment. Strokes move around an area and are not focused on one spot. From slow to fast, strokes are built and suddenly stopped.
Etiquette
1. For your massage session you need a quiet environment where you can dim the lights, two towels and a matters with medium hardness placed either on the floor or a bed frame.
2. Your bed or mattress must be at least 1.5 meters away from any barriers or walls on each side.
3. Make sure your session is not interrupted by phone calls, text messages or the doorbell!
4. Don’t take heavy meals for 2 hours before your appointment. or take lite snacks.