Bodywork

Massage therapy incorporates a number of different techniques and practices, including bodywork massage. Bodywork massage is a therapeutic and relaxing practice that involves the manipulation, massage or regimented movement of body parts.

Bodywork techniques can concentrate on deep tissue techniques and energy field components. Another characteristic of bodywork can include particular stroke patterns.

Students can find schools that incorporate bodywork techniques into their curriculum. Some massage schools may teach bodywork separately – it can even be considered advanced or additional training for therapists.

Some examples of techniques considered bodywork are:

Shiatsu
Myofascial/Deep Tissue
Sports Massage

Other examples of the bodywork method can include craniofacial therapies and Pilates. Bodywork may be used as an adjunct to medical treatment, or it may be prescribed as a form of physical therapy for certain conditions. Learn more about bodywork and its modalities here on Massage Register.

Modalities in this Category

Acupressure	Aston-Patterning	Berrywork
Bindgewebs/Connective Tissue Reflex Massage	Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy	Bowen Therapy
Breast Massage	Chi Nei Tsang	CranioSacral
Deep Tissue	Energy Bodywork	Fitness Training - Bodywork
Foot Reflexology	Hand Reflexology	Hellerwork
Kolden Technique	Looyenwork	Manual Lymph Drainage
Massotherapy	Muscle Energy Technique	Muscle Release Technique
Myofascial Techniques	Myotherapy	Naprapathy
Oncology Massage	Ortho-Bionomy	Pfrimmer Deep Muscle
Reflexology	Reiki	Rolfing
Shiatsu	Soft Tissue Release	Sports Massage
Strain Counterstrain	Structural Integration	Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Touch	Trigger Point Therapy	Visceral Manipulation
Watsu