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The complete style directory Agincourt · Scarborough
Asian massage styles A–Z
Find the difference before choosing the appointment. Each guide explains what the name means, what the session may involve and what to ask.
Search by a style name, country or everyday preference. These are guides to traditions and related techniques; confirm which services and trained practitioners are available for your appointment.
29 style guides
Abhyanga oil massage
Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic oil-massage approach. Its defining practical questions concern the oil, the rhythm, body coverage and whether one or more practitioners are involved.
Read the guideChinaAn Mo massage
An Mo is a Chinese massage term associated with pressing and rubbing. It helps describe the kind of hands-on work you want, but it is not a promise that every practitioner follows one identical sequence.
Read the guideAsian-influenced / modern adaptationsAshiatsu barefoot massage
Ashiatsu uses the practitioner’s feet for broad massage contact. Contemporary bar-supported versions have modern training and setup requirements; the Japanese name should not be used to claim that every version is an unchanged ancient Japanese routine.
Read the guideIndonesiaBalinese massage
Balinese massage is commonly offered as an oil-based blend of gliding, kneading and focused pressure. The pace and product choice matter more than a promise that one island tradition suits everyone.
Read the guideChinaChinese acupressure
Chinese acupressure uses manual pressure on selected points. Unlike acupuncture, it does not use needles. Ask how the points will be approached and whether the session also includes broader massage.
Read the guideChinaChinese foot massage
Chinese foot massage concentrates on the feet and often the lower legs. Some services include reflexology-style point work; others are mainly rubbing, kneading and comfortable foot contact.
Read the guideIndiaGarshana dry massage
Garshana is commonly described as Ayurvedic dry friction work, often using raw-silk gloves. It is not the same experience as oil massage, and the actual material and pressure should be explained first.
Read the guidePhilippinesHilot massage
Hilot is a Filipino tradition with different community and practitioner approaches. A modern wellness appointment should explain the manual work offered, without implying that every traditional practice or medical claim is part of the session.
Read the guideIndiaIndian head massage
Indian head massage focuses on the scalp and often the neck, shoulders and upper back. It can be seated or adapted to another position, with or without oil depending on the approach.
Read the guideJapanJapanese Anma
Japanese Anma combines pressing and rubbing with rhythmic manual work. A session may include kneading or tapping, so ask about the pace rather than assuming it will feel identical to Shiatsu.
Read the guideJapanJapanese facial massage
Japanese facial massage may combine light kneading, gliding, tapping and pressure around the face. Named schools and branded methods differ, so a general facial massage should not automatically be advertised as a certified Kobido service.
Read the guideIndonesiaJavanese massage
Javanese massage draws on Indonesian hands-on traditions and is often described through kneading, rubbing and sustained manual work. Ask how the provider distinguishes it from Balinese massage rather than assuming the two names guarantee different pressure levels.
Read the guideCambodiaKhmer massage
Khmer massage is associated with Cambodian bodywork traditions. Modern services vary, so ask whether the appointment is clothed pressure work, assisted movement or an oil-based adaptation.
Read the guideKoreaKorean meridian massage
Korean meridian massage, sometimes described with the term Kyongrak, uses a traditional channel-based framework. Menus vary widely, so ask whether the service is body massage, facial work or another specific routine.
Read the guideTibetKu Nye Tibetan massage
Ku Nye belongs to Tibetan Sowa Rigpa traditions and may involve oil application, massage and other carefully defined external methods. A local provider should explain their specific training and the scope of the visit.
Read the guideLaosLao massage
Lao massage can include pressure, supported stretching and relaxation work. Local and spa approaches differ; the booking conversation should describe the actual session rather than treating the national name as a fixed script.
Read the guideMalaysiaMalay Urut massage
Malay Urut belongs to traditional Malay massage. It should be distinguished from a modern Malaysian blended spa routine, with the oils, movements and practitioner training explained before booking.
Read the guideIndiaMarma-focused massage
Marma work uses an Ayurvedic framework of selected body points. Ask whether the appointment is gentle point contact within an oil massage or a separate specialized service.
Read the guideIndiaPada Abhyanga foot massage
Pada Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic oil-massage approach focused on the feet. It differs from a full-body Abhyanga appointment and should not automatically include strong reflexology tools or unrelated spa additions.
Read the guideJapanShiatsu massage
Shiatsu is a Japanese pressure-based approach using fingers, thumbs and palms. Many sessions are performed through clothing, with the pace built around contact and release rather than long oil strokes.
Read the guideSri LankaSri Lankan Ayurvedic massage
Sri Lankan Ayurvedic massage sits within the island’s wider Ayurvedic traditions. A local oil-massage appointment should explain its products and manual routine without implying that it includes a full residential wellness programme.
Read the guideThailandThai foot massage
Thai foot massage commonly works on the feet and lower legs using rubbing and point pressure. A small tool may be used in some routines, but strong tool pressure is not a requirement for a worthwhile appointment.
Read the guideThailandThai herbal compress massage
A Thai herbal compress uses a heated cloth bundle containing herbs. It may accompany manual massage, but heat, ingredients and the proportion of compress work should be agreed separately.
Read the guideThailandThai oil massage
Thai oil massage uses oil and gliding contact, often with some focused pressure. Do not assume that the name includes the assisted stretches associated with traditional clothed Thai massage.
Read the guideNorthern ThailandTok Sen bodywork
Tok Sen is a Northern Thai bodywork method using rhythmic tapping with wooden implements. It is a specialized approach, not simply a stronger version of ordinary hand massage.
Read the guideThailandTraditional Thai massage
Traditional Thai massage, also called Nuad Thai, combines pressure with assisted movement. It is different from Thai oil massage: clothing, setup and the amount of stretching should be clarified before booking.
Read the guideChinaTui Na massage
Tui Na uses a varied Chinese bodywork vocabulary: pushing, grasping, kneading and rolling. The useful booking question is which of those techniques will be used, where and at what pressure.
Read the guideIndiaUdvartana powder massage
Udvartana uses powder or a prepared paste in a friction-based Ayurvedic bodywork routine. It differs from a flowing oil massage, and the ingredients and skin contact deserve particular attention.
Read the guideVietnamVietnamese massage · Tẩm quất
Vietnamese massage is a broad description; Tẩm quất is one traditional term you may encounter. Ask about kneading, pressure, tapping and product use rather than assuming every Vietnamese session follows one method.
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