Stress management modalities

Contributors

David McQuillan (2008). Otago Polytechnic: Massage therapy course

Introduction

This resource contains information on different stress management modalities including

• What is (breath retraining)
• Benefits
• Methods
• Practice guidelines
• Contraindications

Modality Categories

• Lifestyle modification
• Breath retraining
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Meditation
• Stretching
• Massage
• Movement therapies