It’s no secret that massage is not only a pleasant treatment, but also an effective therapeutic intervention in the entire body. Despite the huge number of massage techniques, only 6 classic methods of manipulation are used in manual massage – patting, stroking, pinching, rubbing, gripping, and vibration. This stimulates blood circulation, removes swelling, enhances lymph flow, and helps start the process of tissue regeneration. Massage increases skin tone, promotes epidermal renewal, and weight loss.

Our experts would like to share the main legends of manual massage and destroy most of them:

Myth 1 Only lymphatic drainage massage is suitable for weight loss

Any manual massage helps improve the lymph flow, which enhances metabolism, removes excess water from the body (thus reducing swelling), and improves overall well-being, as the organs are interconnected thanks to lymph flow.

Lymphatic drainage massage has gained such a reputation due to its narrow focus specifically on weight loss, providing the desired result in shorter terms than other types of massages.

At the Body&Mind Academy, experts perform 2 types of lymphatic drainage massage – exclusively manual and using wooden objects of anatomical shape. We recommend combining lymphatic drainage massage, wraps, and hardware technologies to achieve maximum and long-term results in body shaping. The package offers developed by experts will help not to rack your brains choosing the most effective combinations. You can undergo diagnostics of your body and receive a personal offer any day by appointment.

Myth 2 Massage does not necessarily have to be done as part of a course.

Manual massage is always carried out in a course. To achieve a long-term effect, it is necessary to do an average of 10-15 treatments, with an interval between sessions of a maximum of 2-3 days (it can be more in the case of osteopathic massage). However, the type of massage, the number of treatments, and their frequency are prescribed by an expert. At the Body&Mind Academy, any course of manual massages can be purchased as part of a package offer. After personal diagnostics, a course can be compiled specifically for you, taking into account the peculiarities of the body and expectations.

Myth 3 The effectiveness of the massage depends on the skills and experience of the masseur, not on whether you like the specialist or not

Qualification, of course, comes first. But the effectiveness of the result depends not only on the skills of the masseur, but also on his personality. During the treatment, both mechanical and psychological effects on the body are carried out. Therefore, both the technique and the personality of the masseur are important.

Massage has anti-anxiety, relaxing, and antidepressant actions. At the Body&Mind Academy, all masseurs are certified and have extensive experience in the field of manual and hardware massages. Our diagnosticians are professional doctors who “listen” to the body with their hands and give recommendations on the necessary operations on the body to maximize the desired results.

Myth 4 Your attitude is important

If a person is tense during a massage, feels uncomfortable, there will be no benefit from the procedure. At the Body&Mind Academy, we always recommend starting the journey to a healthy body with an acquaintance, dialogue, and body diagnostics, discussing the options for body road maps specifically for you. All this can be done in a relaxed, closed, and friendly atmosphere, in the company of our specialists over a cup of coffee or tea. It is important for us that any dialogue is comfortable and timely for you.

Myth 5 Elderly people, as well as patients who have undergone oncological diseases, should not be massaged – the risk of recurrence increases

Massage is an important part of the rehabilitation of elderly patients. During the procedure, lymph and blood flow are activated, metabolic processes are accelerated, blood pressure is stabilized, the elasticity and performance of muscles are restored, the activity of the nervous system is improved, the work of sebaceous and sweat glands is normalized. Massage, especially lymphatic drainage, is even allowed for cancer patients in remission. Our specialists will be able to answer any of your questions regarding existing restrictions and contraindications to any of our procedures.

Myth 6 Massage has no contraindications

It does, and quite a few. Absolute contraindications include atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, aortic aneurysm, active form of tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, HIV, heart failure, mental disorders. Massage sessions are not conducted during high temperature, while having high pressure, inflammation of the lymph nodes, exacerbations of chronic diseases, acute infections, or any signs of ARVI. We will be grateful to you if you inform us about your contraindications in advance. Our specialists will be able to change the treatment taking your details into account, as safety and your health are always our priority.