Jamu Massage Therapy

What is Jamu massage therapy?

Jamu massage therapy is a form of massage therapy that is relatively new to the Western world. It is a traditional therapy based on the history and culture of Chinese, European, and Indian influences on Bali. Combining many different techniques, including forms of acupressure, rolling and stroking motions, as well as percussion and vibrations to invigorate the muscles, Jamu massage therapy seeks to relax, heal and rejuvenate the patient.

What is the history of Jamu massage therapy?

Jamu therapy actually consists of more than just massage; it is also an herbal healing method. It first began in the palaces of central Java, and the word Jamu actually translates into “herbal remedies used internally and externally.” When it originated, it was a form of therapy that was not available to everyone. Instead, it was only available to royalty. Jamu therapy consisted of massage and a variety of herbal remedies. When people would go to the healer of a village and receive a Jamu massage treatment, instead of paying with money, they would offer love as a form of payment (similarly, the massage was offered from love, not to make any money).

What does a Jamu massage therapy session consist of?

Since Jamu massage is based in herbal remedies, there will be massage oils used (scented so as to offer certain effects on the body and healing process), as well as exotic and relaxing music played in the background.

But, the massage oils will not be used in the beginning of the Jamu massage therapy session. Jamu massage therapy has a step-by-step process that must be adhered to, beginning with a dry compression massage. The other steps of Jamu massage include thumb-walking, skin rolling, long oil strokes, percussion and wringing.

When the Jamu massage therapist does get to the oil strokes, the patient usually gets to pick which scent they prefer to use. Usually, a Jamu massage begins and ends on the right side of the patient’s body.

What are the benefits of Jamu massage therapy?

Jamu massage therapy offers many benefits, including the following:

• Relaxation—just as with many forms of massage therapy, Jamu massage allows the patient much relaxation and stress relief.
• Increased circulation—one of the most important benefits of Jamu massage therapy is increased circulation. This can lead to the body feeling rejuvenated, as well as lead to healing and better general health.
• Heightened sense of peace—while Jamu massage therapy is not near as spiritual as many other forms of massage therapy, there is still a spiritual element to the therapy, and many patients claim to leave feeling a heightened sense of peace.

There are many benefits that can be achieved by receiving a Jamu massage. You can achieve these benefits by finding a Jamu massage therapist near you and scheduling the first of many appointments today!