Get in Touch with Its Many Benefits

Massage is no longer available only through luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals and even airports. If you’ve never tried massage, learn about its possible health benefits and what to expect during a massage therapy session. See if it’s right for you.

Benefits of massage

Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension.

While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:

• Anxiety
• Digestive disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Insomnia related to stress
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Soft tissue strains or injuries
• Sports injuries
• Temporomandibular joint pain

Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.

What is Malay Traditional Massage?

Malay Traditional massage is based on the kampung (old village heritage) massage practice. This comprehensive and effective massage therapy helps to relax the nerves and mind. Also popularly perceived as an efficient pre and post natal massage as it helps to improve blood circulation and stimulate nerves, traditional Malay massage involves stretching, stepping, long kneading strokes and pressure applied to every part of the body, from the head, face, abdomen, body to the toes of the feet.

Authentic traditional Malay massage therapy is usually done on the floor. The massage strokes can alternate between gentle and hard touches, depending on what the body needs, together with selected natural plants or herbal oils are applied during the massage.

Traditional Malay massage oil is a specially brewed massage oil that is carefully boiled with herbs that contain beneficial properties, such as antibacterial, warming, stimulating blood, anti-inflammatory, natural antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, as well as antifungal. The ingredients of this concocted oil are used to help remove toxin from the body.