Incremental Massage Techniques 

There is a wide range of different techniques in the Incremental group. They typically begin with a relatively light pressure and become more intense as the session progresses. The therapist strives to stay within the client’s “comfort zone” with these techniques. This is the common theme linking these techniques together in the Incremental group. All stretching techniques fall under this classification.

Incremental techniques also actively stimulate an improvement in the lymph and circulatory systems. The benefits of this stimulation are well established. However, for the same reason that they are powerful stimulators of the healing response, they can have a dramatic effect if the body is unable to handle these effects.

The Incremental massage techniques may be prohibited for a number of reasons. The body may be overwhelmed by the dramatic circulatory changes that these techniques can create, as explained above. The client may be under the influence of medication that prevents the body from properly reacting to this level of stimulation, such as anti-inflammatory or heart medications. In some instances, the client’s immune system may be too fragile from a current or recent condition to handle Incremental techniques. You may interpret the effects of your techniques differently than this guide; be sure to fully research the client’s condition and how it reacts to massage, as well as the medications taken for this condition before disregarding this precaution. Many of the techniques listed here may be considered Tolerance techniques if the pressure intensity is high, or Light techniques if the pressure intensity is low. The more knowledgeable you are about your techniques and their effects, as well as your client’s conditions, the safer and more effective you will be.

Source: T.I.L.E. System Techniques and Explanation by Bryan Born, DC - http://www.conceptsborn.com/

• Swedish Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Chair Massage (Seated Acupressure)
• Indian Head Massage
• Active Isolated Stretching
• Thai Massage
• Swe-Thai
• Anma
• Shiatsu
• Tui Na
• Chi Nei Tsang 
• Lomi Lomi
• Mayan Abdominal Massage
• Watsu
• Zero Balancing