Treatment guides

Deep tissue massage is a firm, focused form of massage that works into the deeper layers of muscle and the surrounding connective tissue (fascia). Using slower strokes…

Body massage is a hands-on complementary therapy in which a trained therapist works the soft tissues of the body, using techniques such as stroking, kneading and gentle…

Lymphatic drainage massage, sometimes called manual lymphatic drainage or MLD, is a gentle, rhythmic form of massage designed to encourage the natural flow of lymph, the…

Cellulite treatment covers a range of non-invasive salon and clinic techniques aimed at softening the dimpled, 'orange-peel' look that often appears on the thighs,…

Thai massage is a clothed, floor-based bodywork therapy with roots in traditional Thai medicine. Rather than the oil-based, kneading style of a Swedish or aromatherapy…

Buccal massage is a facial massage technique that works the cheek and jaw muscles from both outside the face and inside the mouth. Wearing gloves, the practitioner uses…

Sports massage is a firm, focused form of massage that works on the muscles, tendons and connective tissue using techniques such as deep stroking, kneading, trigger…

Cupping is a complementary therapy in which special cups are placed on the skin to create gentle suction. Practitioners use it to draw up the soft tissue, with the aim…

Percussion therapy, sometimes called percussive or vibration therapy, uses a handheld device (often known as a massage gun) to deliver rapid, repeated pulses into the…

Radiofrequency, often shortened to RF, is a non-invasive treatment that uses controlled electromagnetic energy to gently heat the deeper layers of the skin. Raising the…