Bodywork: Acupressure and Massage
The human body is a high performance system that needs the occasional tuneup. In addition to physical training, Cliffside Malibu’s bodywork combination of acupressure and massage therapies address and alleviate the stresses of addiction and recovery.
Acupressure
Over 5000 years old, acupressure is the ancient Chinese medical science of pressing certain points on the body with fingers, knuckles, and palms. Acupressure promotes general health and well being. At Cliffside, our practitioner uses techniques to promote the flow of energy along the body’s 14 energy channels (also called meridians). Many residents find that acupressure relieves pain and muscle tension and clears their mind. Some have found acupressure therapy especially helpful for back pain and migraines.
Massage Therapy
Cliffside Malibu offers residents a number of massage therapy sessions. Seen by many as a luxury, we believe that massage therapy is an integral part of our primary treatment regimen. Massage therapy is a fundamental technique to relax, invigorate and clease the body. Especially helpful during and immediately following the detoxification process, our massage therapist uses techniques to relieve pain, reduce stress, and generally increase each resident’s sense of well being.
