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Bamboo Massage - An Introduction

This latest product of Asian Wellness and Spa Academy (Manila and Davao introduces bamboo as a form of alternative approach to healing and relaxation. Its bamboo sticks and cups are indigenous products of mountainous Davao and handcrafted by Ezer Olubalang LMT.

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Bamboo Massage - An Introduction

This latest product of Asian Wellness and Spa Academy (Manila and Davao introduces bamboo as a form of alternative approach to healing and relaxation. Its bamboo sticks and cups are indigenous products of mountainous Davao and handcrafted by Ezer Olubalang LMT.

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By Ezer M.

Olubalang,LMT
Asian Wellness and Spa Academy 2012

The use of bamboo goes back a long time in history Chinese, Indonesian, and Japanese cultures recognizes that bamboo represents longevity, vitality and strength. Recently, high end spas includes bamboo massage on its menu due to its inherent unique advantages

Is a technique that incorporates bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide deeptissue work Various translations for bamboo: *Kawayan (Filipino) *Istake (Japanese) *Chu (Chinese)

Some practitioners combine elements of Shiatsu traditional Chinese medicine (bamboo cups) Thai massage lymphatic drainage ayurveda into the technique
sticks are sometimes heated or essential oils are incorporated into the massage
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Bamboo - is safe and effective. Other benefits:


Increased circulation Good for deep tissue work with even & longer pressure being applied Reduces stress and fatigue Eases muscle aches and pains Treats a variety of chronic pain conditions including back pain and headaches Aids in relaxation Highly effective for lymphatic drainage
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It saves wrists & body from over-exertion It allows therapists to apply greater pressure without extra physical exertion It can be performed through clothes

towels (bath size & small size) Alcohol Vegetable-based oil Foot lotion Talcum powder Bamboo sticks in assorted sizes & diameters

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