Treatment technique
Acupressure Massage
Acupressure massage combines focused pressure on selected points with hands-on massage techniques. Bee may hold pressure in one area or work through surrounding soft tissues, incorporating the approach into your manual osteopathic appointment rather than following a preset massage routine.
During an appointment
What it may feel like
You may notice concentrated pressure, steady holds, or massage movements through an area. Some points may feel more sensitive than others. Bee adjusts the pressure and pace with you.
Individual suitability
How Bee considers it
Bee considers the areas of tension or discomfort you describe, your health history, and your assessment before choosing this approach. Acupressure massage is offered within her manual osteopathic practice, not as Registered Massage Therapy. If benefits coverage matters to you, check your plan’s requirements for manual osteopathic therapy before booking.
Practical questions
About Acupressure Massage
Does acupressure massage use needles, or is it entirely hands-on?
Acupressure massage is hands-on and does not use needles. It involves focused pressure and massage techniques. I’ll explain the contact I’m considering and discuss the pressure with you before and during the treatment.
Does the pressure need to feel painful to be useful?
Pain is not a target for the appointment, and you don’t need to tolerate pressure that feels too much. We’ll talk about your comfort and adjust the pressure and pace as needed. Please tell me if you would like lighter contact or a pause.
How is acupressure massage used within an osteopathy appointment?
I may use focused pressure and massage techniques alongside other osteopathic tools, depending on your assessment. The appointment still begins with your history, concerns, and movement rather than a preset massage routine. We’ll discuss what makes sense for you that day.
Is this Registered Massage Therapy, and what should I check with my benefits provider?
No. This is offered within my manual osteopathic practice, not as Registered Massage Therapy. Before booking, ask your benefits provider whether your plan covers manual osteopathic therapy and what documentation it requires. Coverage varies, so massage benefits should not be assumed to apply.