AMMA MASSAGE
Montreal Massage Japonais AMMA
Ancestor of shiatsu, this approach has its origins in the traditions of Chinese medicine dating back 5.000 years and uses a network of energy circulating in the body known as meridians.
The amma technique is very complex and contains a myriad of pressures, movements, stretching, percussion and manipulations with the thumbs, fingers, arms, elbows, knees and feet.
Amma does not use oil, it can be done over a cloth or clothing, lying and sitting. Stimulating, energizing, purifying, these are the adjectives that are generally attributed to the effects of amma.
Reference text: Michel Van Waeyenberge trainer amma.