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Manual manipulation has always been a part of many different types of therapeutic massages due to its abilities to regain back the natural state of any of the affected parts of the human body. Since the earlier years, hands-on techniques were widely used for various medical conditions due to their effectiveness and safer methods. Nowadays, we can enjoy more than 160 different forms of bodywork that can cater almost all our needs and can be quite successful when properly done by a certified massage therapist. Tantsu Tantric Shiatsu is a Yoga-like massage therapy that combines stretching, breathing, meditation, whole body holds, and touch techniques to promote health and well being. It is a bodywork technique with similar principles and practices to that of watsu or water massage therapy. The therapy is a combination of various essential components that can be seen used in most of the conventional types of massage therapies all over the world. The therapy does not limit itself to people who are not having serious medical conditions as the treatment can be done on patients with critical ailments. Although the therapy may seem to be quite rough due to its movement, stretching, and holding methods, it is actually done in a gentle approach that can be soothing and relaxing to the patient. The history of Tantsu can be traced back to the 1980s which was with the same year as when Watsu was developed. Harold Dull was the inventor of the principles and practices of the two contemporary therapeutic massage techniques that were focused on whole body holding and passive movement. Watsu was the first therapy designed and developed by Dull during that year, however he felt that he also needed a therapy similar to it which can be performed on land. With that intention, he was able to devise an identical therapy which he called Tantsu Tantric Shiatsu. During its early years, the latter had more exposure with many invitations for teaching and workshops all over Europe than the previous developed technique. Europeans were much into the therapy program than Americans do as they do not feel uncomfortable with the therapist and client intimacy. For them, the physical contact between the giver and the receiver is a must for the efficacy and success of the natural healing art. In addition, most of the practitioners and massage therapists are not only trained in the strokes and techniques but also in proper conduct and work ethics. In fairness with the people in the United States of America though, they are now gradually accepting Tantsu therapy for its worth as a massage therapy. Nowadays, there are many workshops going on in America where hundreds of massage therapists from the other types of therapeutic massages are becoming aware of the beauty, efficacy, and safety of the alternative medical care. There are many massage spas and health clinics that offer this type of therapy to anyone who has passed the medical assessment. It is important to have a consultation with your doctor to check out whether you have a condition that has contraindications to the treatment. I write for TIR Massage Stone about hot stone massage kit accessories. I also write about basalt stones and massage stones.
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