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Reflexology is not so much massage as it is a form of bodywork that consists of the application of pressure to certain points (or triggers) in the feet and hands. “Foot and hand reflexology is a scientific art based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all body parts,” explains Director of ASIS Massage Education located in Arizona, Joseph Rongo.
ASIS Massage Education is hosting a Grand Opening event at its Downtown Mesa campus on Monday, January 9th to celebrate the opening of its newest campus. With established campuses in Tucson, Flagstaff and Prescott, ASIS is thrilled about joining the Mesa community, forging relationships with the city’s residents, and last but not least, becoming the latest addition to the up-and-coming neighborhood of Downtown Mesa.
Unlike Swedish massage, which is mostly used for relaxation, Shiatsu is usually sought out by clients who seek relief from some kind of ailment. Joseph Rongo, Director of ASIS Massage Education, stresses the importance of the philosophy behind Shiatsu: “A primary precept of Zen Shiatsu is the importance of remaining in a Zen-like—a present state—when practicing. Be in the moment.”
Suellen Trumbour-Cheney, RN, MPS, RPP, RPE is a registered polarity practitioner and a holistic nurse counselor who has been in private practice for over three decades. She is also an instructor at the ASIS Massage Education Flagstaff campus. As a certified polarity educator (APTA and Masterworks Internationally), she delights in passing on her learning and experience to new students and explorers.
In laymen’s terms, Swedish massage is most commonly used for relaxation. If your client simply wants to unwind and isn’t seeking alternative therapies for chronic pain or other ailments; Swedish massage is the way to go. However, there is an additional benefit to Swedish massage, one other than relaxation.