How does AMT differ from Traditional Massage Therapy/Bodywork?
“Manual Therapy” is a collective term that encompasses all therapies performed manually (with the hands.) Therefore, Massage Therapy is a form of Manual Therapy. Physical Therapy and Chiropractic are also examples of types of Manual Therapy. If your needs are very basic, you may not notice any difference between Alternative Manual Therapy and mainstream Massage Therapy. However, if you express more specific needs, you might notice that Alternative Manual Therapy is more diverse and innovative, incorporating customized techniques like Body/Mind Graphing, Cupping Therapy, acupressure/Shiatsu, stretching, physical therapy-like Active Release techniques, Gua Sha, and more.
