With so many massage types or “modalities” out there, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one is right for you.  Each massage modality is unique and uses different techniques to best address the needs of the patient. One common trait you will find amongst the Asian modalities is that they are performed with the patient’s clothes on, unlike Western “Swedish” massages, which use oils and are done without clothing. Find out more about the different styles below and click on the links to watch short video demos of each, performed by Pacific College faculty experts.   

The Dr. Oz episode, featured on February 29, 2012, hosted two of Pacific College's experts, PCOM NY Alumnus Daniel Hsu and PCOM NY Faculty Member Janet Tsai, discussing Ayurvedic and TCM principles for health and weight loss.

Air date: February 29, 2012
Season 3 Episode 118

Janet Tsai on Dr. Oz - Part 1
Janet Tsai on Dr. Oz - Part 2

For more information on Ayurveda and how it can help reduce stress and even assist in weight loss, check out our recent article HERE

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine in history, with recorded instances dating as far back as two thousand years. This is in sharp contrast to the American or Western forms of health care, which have been in existence for some 150 years.

Traditional Oriental medicine is a major healthcare system for over one quarter of the world's population. However, the origin and development of the profession of Oriental medicine in the United States has occurred only in the last few decades. In its early stages, the profession established the certification, accreditation, and licensure structures to move the profession forward.