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By Ezer M.Olubalang,LMT
Asian Wellness and Spa Academy
             2012
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   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


                                                         3
Is a technique that incorporates bamboo stalks of
   varying lengths and diameters to provide deep-
   tissue work
 Various translations for bamboo:
              *Kawayan (Filipino)
              *Istake (Japanese)
              *Chu (Chinese)



                                                    4
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

                                                        5
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

                                                            6
   It saves wrists & body from over-exertion
   It allows therapists to apply greater pressure
    without extra physical exertion
   It can be performed through clothes




                                                     7
   towels (bath size & small size)
   Alcohol
   Vegetable-based oil
   Foot lotion
   Talcum powder
   Bamboo sticks in assorted sizes & diameters


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HIMAS: A Proud Member of the Spa Association of
the Philippines (SAPI)




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Bamboo Massage: An Introduction

  • 1. By Ezer M.Olubalang,LMT Asian Wellness and Spa Academy 2012
  • 2. 2
  • 3. 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 3
  • 4. Is a technique that incorporates bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide deep- tissue work Various translations for bamboo: *Kawayan (Filipino) *Istake (Japanese) *Chu (Chinese) 4
  • 5. 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 5
  • 6. 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 6
  • 7. It saves wrists & body from over-exertion  It allows therapists to apply greater pressure without extra physical exertion  It can be performed through clothes 7
  • 8. towels (bath size & small size)  Alcohol  Vegetable-based oil  Foot lotion  Talcum powder  Bamboo sticks in assorted sizes & diameters 8
  • 9. HIMAS: A Proud Member of the Spa Association of the Philippines (SAPI) 9