The Japanese Facial Massage
Adapted from The Art of Japanese Facial Massage
By Shogo Mochizuki
Japanese facial massage developed to improve one’s health and longevity,
emphasizing the prevention of problems rather than the curing of existing ones.
When properly administered, it improves one’s beauty, removes toxins from the
face, and balances ki, or life force, to improve overall health.
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Japanese facial massage is a profound combination of traditional Japanese
medial concepts and distinct hand manipulation techniques. It is a branch of
Japanese medicine, and is built from the long tradition of diagnostic medicine
in the traditions such as Anma and acupuncture. From its technical origins in
Anma, the procedure has reached its present refinement in the last 200 to 300
years within the beauty and cosmetology industry. Today, Japanese facial massage
is an independent modality, standing on its own as an area of specialized
therapeutic care.
Japanese Facial Massage Compared to Western Techniques
The aim of Japanese facial massage is unique. While Western facial massage
addresses the external skin itself, Japanese facial massage is concerned with
the condition of the skin, subcutaneous musculature and what is referred to as
ki, or the life-force energy, often translated as "bioelectricity."
Traditionally, the purpose of Japanese facial massage is to work specifically
and precisely with the facial meridian and tsubo (acupuncture points)
to achieve a balance in the entire facial skin, the facial muscles, and the
internal organs.
There are distinct differences between Japanese and Western facial massages.
The core of western facial massage is smooth, light stroking of the surface
tissues. Japanese facial massage utilizes a much larger, more varied, and much
more refined application of techniques, a variety of surface strokes, as well as
deeper pressure massage. There are also many technical differences in hand and
finger applications. It is based on percussive techniques, and combines this
with deep kneading technique to work the musculature underneath the surface
tissues.
The greatest difference between the two approaches is the rich knowledge of
ki flow in the Japanese tradition. Although both Japanese and western modalities
focus on the condition of the skin and muscles, the Japanese approach begins
with attention to the basic energetic health of the body and tissues. Knowledge
of the ki flow in the face, and the ability to balance the flow of energy
through the internal organs and consequently balance emotional conditions is a
very important and unique characteristic of Japanese facial massage.
Incorporating Japanese Facial Massage
A Japanese facial is easily incorporated into your massage therapy routine.
Japanese facial massage gently stimulates the nervous system to increase blood
circulation, reduce and prevent wrinkles, repair and balance the condition of
the skin, minimize the ageing process, and leave your clients faces looking
healthy and feeling great. Whether you’re a massage therapist or an esthetician,
Ki bi do’s Japanese massage techniques will add an Eastern philosophical and
technical approach to your facials, and will increase your repertoire of
techniques to enable you to effectively treat various facial conditions.
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