Hilot or Traditional Massage – The Philippines holds numerous traditions and superstitious beliefs that have strongly been established as cultural. From childhood, Filipinos are exposed to them through common practices as they are passed on from generation to generation. These include visiting a “manghihilot” when they contract a fever or suffer from body pains. The term “hilot” commonly refers to the rubbing or providing pressure on the muscles and joints as a way to promote body healing. This traditional healing practice is more often performed by elderlies referred to as healers.
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Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork that combines traditional manual therapies with Western medical knowledge. It involves applying pressure to specific points or channels in the body using the hands, thumbs, or other body parts. This practice aims to balance or unblock the flow of energy (qi) to improve overall health, rooted in the concept of qi from traditional Chinese medicine. Session Experience: The practitioner assesses the individual’s qi before the session and employs various techniques such as holding, stretching, tapping, pressure, kneading, and soothing using thumbs, fingers, palms, and knees. Clients remain fully clothed while lying on a futon mat or massage table. Shiatsu massage brings several benefits including improved circulation, stress reduction, sleep aid, and arthritis relief, and it stands out as a modified form of acupressure focusing on specific points and energy flow.
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