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Reflexology Foot Massage is a therapeutic method of relieving pain involving application of pressure to the feet with specific thumb, fingers and hand technique. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that purportedly reflect an image of the body on the feet, with the premise that such work effects a physical change ....
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Walk on back massage is a type of massage therapy in which the therapist walks on the client's back, using bars and other props for support to vary pressure and weight. This modality has its roots in Asia, but today, several different versions of Walk on back massage are practiced around the world. Learning to perform Walk on back massage requires some advanced training, because in different technique could cause damage to the client's back.
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Hot stones warmed by hot water were used by Native Americans to treat aching muscles, but the modern revival of hot stones in massage is generally credited to Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona. She trademarked her style of hot stone massage, called La tone Therapy, which has a Native American spiritual component and requires training and certification.