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Acupressure

  WHAT IS ACUPRESSURE? Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, acupressure is a manual technique that aims to stimulate specific points on the body by applying pressure with the fingers. Other parts of the body such as the elbows and feet can also be used. The objective of the approach is to harmonize the circulation of […]

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Chair massage

  What is chair massage ? Chair massage is a shorter adaptation of a traditional massage therapy treatment. It is most often inspired by Swedish massage, Amma massage or shiatsu. However, any massage therapy technique (or combination of techniques) could be adapted into a chair massage. One of the main advantages of chair massage is its […]

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Lomi-atsu

  What is lomi-atsu? Developed in 2009 by certified massage therapist Noémie Gélinas, lomi-atsu is inspired by two ancestral massage techniques, shiatsu and lomi lomi. The approach aims to revive the body’s vitality and to loosen the muscles. It is a meeting of East and West, as well as a balance between a relaxing massage […]

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Deep Flow

  What is Deep Flow? Rather than a massage therapy technique per se, Deep Flow is an approach based on a global vision of manual therapy and on the person’s body awareness. The approach involves working on the myofascial tissue, i.e. the muscles and fascias*. It also involves different breathing techniques, as well as taking […]

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