Presenting a ground breaking and "terrifically exciting" 11,000 word article, published on November 3, 2012 in a Sexuology yearbook - on the internationally controversial topic of Massage & Sexuality. "Integral and Transpersonal Sexology; Human sexuality and Intimate Relationships from an Integral, Transpersonal and Somatic Sexological Perspective" Edited by Dr Tara Long. An Exploration of Taboos in the Border areas of Massage
This is Chapter 3: Chinese / Japanese rub massage and pressure point massage
Author: Drs. Kees Kaldenbach. Amsterdam.
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Plus a downloadable PDF file of the entire article, complete, with footnotes: Kaldenbach-massage-sexuality.pdf
Table of contents
0a) Abstract and Introduction chapter
0b) Definitions of the following six kinds of massage
1) Sport massage / Swedish massage
2) Medical Massage / Physiotherapy
3) Chinese / Japanese rub massage and pressure point massage
5) Erotic Massage - and finally
6) Tantric massage ; thesis; conclusions.
For each field I present these sections: Brief descriptions, Best practices, Perceptions, Schematic map.
This is Chapter 3): Chinese / Japanese rub massage and pressure point massage 3b Best Practices in the massage, the masseur's point of view (m / f) to rub massage and pressure point massage.
From about 1850 Chinese and Japanese culture is marked by great restraint on sexuality. Especially on the side of masseuses (females) it is considered strange to mix pressure point massage with Eros. The male client can have a desire for sexual pleasure anyway. Associations: man the hunter, man the boar. It is considered wise for the masseuse to put a brake in this.
During the years 2009 and 2010 in Amsterdam, a large number of Chinese massage parlors opened, especially in the downtown area, estimated at more than 20. In the windows are billboards, in words and pictures, they show that only rub massage and pressure point massage takes place. These institutions were established in rapid succession in retail shopping (incurring all high cost of rent, gas, electricity, municipal taxes and other expenses). At fees of 25 Euro to 40 Euro per massage for half hour to one hour this is very odd. A person who does some math realizes that this is economically not feasible.
3c From the viewpoint of the client to rub massage and pressure point massage.
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Definitions (repeated here)
In order to ensure that author and readers can broadly understand each other in terminology, a few brief descriptions will follow first.
3. Chinese/Japanese Rubbing Massage and Pressure Point Massage
This type of massage follows a unique insight, theory and culture. It also speaks its own language. Chinese/Japanese rubbing massage and pressure point massage (including shiatsu) is based on practical knowledge that has been gained over a time span of centuries. That knowledge of body functions and bodily reactions is contained in a coherent logic embedded in its own exotic terms. Therefore in Western medical view it is widely regarded as exotic, and from a scientific point of view as incomprehensible and therefore less relevant. In typical Western medical literature, this form of treatment is rarely mentioned. However, the effects of relaxation are accepted in Western medical literature.
The eastern traditional terminology is in line with concepts of balance of energy and energy pathways in the body, and makes use of words such as life force (chi, ki). It labels the patient’s observed situation in terms of water, wood, fire, earth, metal, and words such as energy lines or meridians.
Blockages in chi are seen as a cause of disease and being prone to falling ill. Within the Chinese and Japanese practice all these fields are measurable, accessible, and can be influenced through touch and pressure points. These insights and treatments are effective and the treatment has proved efficient, and thus an ancient, pure oriental healing knowledge has been recorded within its own system. It is now a viable part if complementary and alternative medicine.
Training as a pressure point massage therapist (and acupuncture therapist), requires sustained and serious study, with renowned masters in that healing art. Graduating following study with a master and subsequent training under a master are required.
In the Netherlands and Belgium, these job titles are left to the field, and are not determined by law. However, there are four associations in the Netherlands - a situation similar to that of architects where BNA membership indicates a guaranteed level of education and quality.
Chinese / Japanese massage rub and massage pressure points have been ranked by the author as follows:
Fig. 3. Chinese/Japanese Rubbing Massage and Pressure Point Massage.
X axis: medium to high for social acceptance
Y axis: high for "garage job"
Z axis: low, medium to high for transcendence (flight of the soul).
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Note 30: Something else might be going on according to the press. Sources in Amsterdam speak of other activities in the back room and/or laundering dirty money. The author is neutral in this respect.
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Table of contents
0a) Abstract and Introduction chapter
0b) Definitions of the following six kinds of massage
1) Sport massage / Swedish massage
2) Medical Massage / Physiotherapy
3) Chinese / Japanese rub massage and pressure point massage
5) Erotic Massage - and finally
6) Tantric massage ; thesis; conclusions.
For each field I present these sections: Brief descriptions, Best practices, Perceptions, Schematic map.
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Haarlemmermeerstraat 83 hs, 1058 JS Amsterdam (near Surinameplein, ring road
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Masseur Kees Kaldenbach is collaborating with a number of masseurs and masseuses in Amsterdam. He is also active as a masseur in the finest and most luxurious hotels.
I give this massage at various addresses: at my home address (see above), or atyour own home or at your hotel.
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Psychological Bulletin, January 2004 highlights
MASSAGE THERAPIY AGAINST DEPRESSION
Psychologists at Illinois University have researched effectiveness of massage therapy. A series of visits to the masseur may reduce depression, anxiety and pain. Even single visits may help alleviating anxiety and pain and may reduce hypertension and a high heart rate.
Psychological Bulletin, January 2004
