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Do you interested in a relaxing massage while in Cebu?
Asian
spas and Cebu massage salons are well-known for a world
class quality massage and spa experience that caters to people who
crave for rest and relaxation. Cebu is the spa capital of
Asia! Spa literally means 'relaxing in water', and a spa
adventure in Cebu is a wonderful Asian experience that should not be
missed.
Let's
have a Sparty! ...What?
That's
a spa party!
A
massage is the practice of manipulating the soft tissues in our body
(such as rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an
instrument for therapeutic purposes. And Cebu is the spot to go for
a private relaxation and it's the pleasure place to be!
In
Cebu massage salons, techniques involve the client being treated
lying down on a massage bed, in a massage chair, or on a mattress on
the floor. In many forms of massage, it may start with the client
face up or down for the first part of the session: the client then
rolls over for the second half of the session. Relaxation is
necessary for maximum therapeutic benefits to be achieved.
There
are a lot of types of massages, however, in this article we will
only be talking about four types, namely: HILOT, THAI MASSAGE,
SHIATSU and SWEDISH massage.
HILOT
( traditional Filipino massage )
One
distinctive feature of the HILOT, is the use of warm strips
of leaves (variety of herbs) minimally laced with extra virgin
 coconut oil, which is applied to the body
before and after the massage. The leaves, being naturally ionized,
are supposed to determine which affected areas need an infusion of
massage. Apart from its healing effects, these leaves are also
believed to have astringent and cleansing effects.
If
you get this type of Cebu massage, relief from stress will be
evident right away. However, if your body was already sore before
you get a HILOT your body might become more sore after the
massage but the following day you will definitely feel a difference,
you will feel very light and the soreness of your body will be gone.
This
type of massage is available only in the Philippines and
specifically in some of the Mactan spas and in Cebu massage salons
as well.
THAI
MASSAGE(
know in Thailand as NUAT PHAEN BORAN - ancient or traditional
massage )
This
is also known as Thai ancient massage, traditional Thai massage,
Thai physical massage, Thai yoga massage, yoga massage, Thai
classical massage, Thai bodywork, passive yoga, or assisted yoga.
This is usually soothing because of the emphasis on stretching and
loosening the body. The client is put into many yoga like positions
during the course of the massage.
The
Cebu massage client changes into pajamas and lies on a mat or firm
mattress on the floor. (It can be done solo or in a group of a dozen
or so patients in the same large room.) The massuese/massuer leans
on the recipient's body using hands and forearms to apply firm
rhythmic pressure to almost every part of the client's body. The
massage generally follows the lines on the body-somewhat analogous
to Chinese Meridians. In some practices, legs and feet of the
massuese/massuer are used to fixate the body or limbs of the client.
In other gestures, hands fixate the body, while the feet do the
massaging action. Usually no oil is applied. A full course of Thai
massage typically lasts for an hour, and includes pulling fingers,
toes, ears etc., cracking the knuckles, walking on the recipient's
back, arching the recipient's back in a rolling action etc. There is
a standard procedure and rhythm to the massage. Sometimes in a large
group massage, the practitioners do the procedures in unison.
A
full Thai massage in the Philippines of typically one hour costs
around 250 Philippine Peso (about 5 US dollars) depending on your
location (it may cost 5 times more inside a five star hotel).
There
is a variation called oil massage (or aromatherapy massage) which is
offered in many of the Asian spas, saunas and Cebu massage salons:
the body of the client is bathed with aromatic herbal oils
(lavender, jasmin, rose, sandalwood ect). The
 treatment becomes somewhat like Esalen massage:
more relaxing than invigorating. Ill-informed practioners (as found
on the beach and as outcall practioners) use cheap baby (mineral!)
oil. This is more expensive compared to the dry Thai massage in
Asian spas.
Along
with influencing the energetic side, Thai massage also works on the
physical body. Starting at the feet and progressing up to the head,
the client’s body will be moved, loosened and stretched. The
combination of energetic and physical aspects is unique to Thai
Massage, and so are its effects.
SHIATSU(
Japanese massage )
Shiatsu
is a Japanese word which means pressure ( "ATSU" ) with
fingers ( "SHI" ).
Shiatsu
is a type of acupressure which mainly originated in Japan. This
practice only uses the fingers, palms and especially the thumbs, but
the main point of Shiatsu is "diagnosis and therapy
combined." In this type of massage pressure is applied to
particular sections of the body for the purpose of correcting its
imbalances, as well as, maintaning and promoting health. It is also
a method that contributes to the healing of some specific illnesses.
These
are just some of the benefits which a SHIATSU Cebu massage can give
you:
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Gives flexibility to the skin
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Improvement of the circulatory system
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Gives flexibility to the muscular system
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Aid to recuperate the balance of the bone system
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Facilitation of the digestive system functions
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Improvement of the endocrinous system control
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Regulate the functions of the nervous system
SWEDISH
This
type of massage involves a system of active and passive exercise of
muscles and joints.This style utilizes long, flowing strokes, often
but not necessarily in the direction of the heart. Swedish massage
is designed to increase circulation and blood flow and release
toxins from the muscles, while promoting health and well being.
There
are six basic strokes, namely:
1.
Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or
fingertips
2.
Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or
fingers
3.
Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs
and/or fingers
4.
Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the
body
5.
Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping
6.
Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching
Through this type of Cebu massage, you will feel good, relaxed and
invigorated.
The
following massage locations were found http://www.clickthecity.com/search/results.asp?srchstr=Physicians+and+Surgeons&locstr=cebu
Be
sure to talk to your hotel representatives. They might have other
SPA/Massage suggestions.
Dermclinic
SM
Cebu 2nd Level
North Reclamation Area
Mabolo
Cebu City
Tel. (032) 232-0752, 234-2956
Products/services include Laser Treatment, Chemical Micro Peel,
Dermbrasion/ Epidermabrasion, Zyderm/ Zyplast Collagen, Cryosurgery,
Acne Control Treatment, Skin Rejuvenation Treatment Package, Medical
Facial Treatment, Medical Haircial Treatment and Cosmetic Plastic
Surgery.
Credit
cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Diners
Email: otp@vbp.com.ph
TonTon
Massage
Doña Luisa Bldg.
Fuente Osmeña
Cebu City
Tel. (032) 253-9639
Products/services
include Foot Massage, Body Massage.
The Spa
1 Paseo Saturnino along Maria Luisa Road
Banilad
Cebu City
Tel. (032) 412-0888, (032) 416-3888
Products/services
include Body Building, Weight Gaining, Weight Reducing, Fitness and
Toning, Executive Workout, Aromascalp and Shoulder Massage,
Aromafacial Massage, Fango Mud Facial, Javanese Royal Bath, Citrus
Body Polish and Purifying Clay Masque, and Foot Scrub Services .
All major credit cards are accepted.
Email: thespa@thespa.com.ph
Web site: http://www.thespa.com.ph
Cebu Holiday Spa
Banilad
Cebu
Tel. (032) 234-4791
Products/services
include massage services.
Facial Care Centre
Unit 1203, Keppel Centre, Samar Loop
cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue
Products/services
include Include Cosmetic Surgery Treatment, Facial & Massage,
and Dermatological Services. .
All major credit cards are accepted.
Email: fcc@i-manila.com.ph
IL HWA
SM
Cebu
North Reclamation Area
Mabolo
Cebu City
Tel. 232-4733
Products/services
include Ginseng Teas, Health Gadgets, Ginseng Golds, Ginseng
Capsules, Ginseng Extract, E-gold, Wines, Magnetic Eye Acupuncture,
Eye Massagers, Magnetic Health Belts, Twin Head Massagers and
Electric Body Massagers.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Serenity Wellness Retreat Inc.
No. 2 Torralba St.
Apas, Lahug
Cebu City
Tel. (032) 232-0002
Body &
Sole (Body Massage and Foot Spa)
Erick Lovitos
MEPZ2
Lapu Lapu City
Cebu
Tel: (63 32) 340-5670
Cell: +63 920 928-9689
Email: info@spamactancebu.com
Website:
http://www.Spamactancebu.com
On-call
Massage Service
Charles
Mactan, Cebu
Services:
Email: charles_philippines_angels@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.massage-cebu.tk/
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