The bamboo is highly versatile, supple and strong now being used as a massage tool. One of the pioneers Nathalie Cecilia came across this as she used the long stick to keep her balance while walking on the clients back she then had the idea to use the sticks for tapotement. Using them to tap the clients upper trapezius which was told it felt great. This led her to integrating bamboo sticks into her practice more and more until she created what she called bamboo fusion massage.
The bamboo varies in lengths and thicknesses.
Warm Bamboo Massage provides a massage which is especially beneficial to muscle tissue while keeping the therapist safe from risk of injury to the joints.
Bamboo retains heat and gives this extra dimension to the treatment. Heat will help to relax tense muscles and increase circulation when applied to the body.
Benefits of Warm bamboo
- The heat from the bamboo allows manipulation of a greater intensity than with basic massage movements
- Increases blood flow around the body flushing out waste products and cleansing the internal organs
- Circulation is improved
- Stimulated microcirculation and cell function promotes the rate of tissue repair
- Lymphatic function increases
- The heat can relieve pain in muscles and joints
- Tension in connective tissue is decreased
- Endorphins are released- the body’s natural pain killer
- Warmth relaxes both mentally and physically
- Stress is reduced
- Sleep is enhanced