Physical therapy at CI Medical Center involves a unique blend of western medicine and eastern medicine. We use traditional Western therapy involving heat pads, exercise therapy, electrical stimulation and ultrasound. However, we have found that incorporating Asian massage therapy techniques provides faster and more effective outcomes for our patients.
Asian massage therapy often works on the major meridians, also called energy lines, which run throughout the human body. It aims to harmonize the body, to loosen blocks, and to recoup deficiencies along the energy lines. Similar to acupuncture, massage therapy stimulates these same points with acupressure.
Along with influencing the energetic side, massage therapy also works on the physical body. Asian massage therapy combines techniques usually found isolated in the western physiotherapies including trigger point treatments, myofascial techniques, manual therapy and others.
Asian massage therapy is a way to prevent sickness. It helps to dissolve blocks before they manifest psychologically or physically, and it also improves flexibility. Injured athletes, as well as those suffering from handicaps or stress are another target group. Essentially, anyone will benefit from this powerful technique.