Reference
A comprehensive reference of massage, body rub, and wellness terminology. Click any term to learn more.
Post-session self-care practices that extend bodywork benefits.
A hands-on relaxation technique using flowing strokes and warm oils for full-body stress relief.
The broad category of therapeutic physical manipulation practices.
An online service connecting clients with verified bodywork practitioners.
The body's primary stress hormone, reduced by bodywork therapy.
Ongoing, informed agreement essential to professional bodywork.
A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, boosted by bodywork.
Intense massage targeting deeper muscle layers and connective tissue.
Long, gliding massage strokes that warm tissue and promote relaxation.
An approach treating the whole person, not just symptoms.
A holistic practice combining breathwork, energy work, and mindful touch.
A technique targeting the connective tissue surrounding muscles.
A specific type or method of massage or bodywork.
The 'bonding hormone' released through professional touch.
The body's 'rest and digest' mode activated during deep relaxation.
A body-focused massage emphasizing relaxation through mindful, flowing touch.
A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, increased by bodywork.
The most common Western massage modality using five core techniques.
A hyperirritable knot in muscle tissue that refers pain.
An active process of making choices toward a healthy, fulfilling life.