A massage is a therapeutic technique that involves the manipulation of soft tissues in the body, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues, through various manual methods. The primary goal of massage therapy is to alleviate tension, reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation and overall well-being. Massage can be both a therapeutic and preventive practice, often used to address physical ailments, relieve stress, and enhance the body’s natural healing processes.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle yet profound non-invasive touch therapy for the whole body. Its gentle, hands-on approach releases tension and improves the function of the craniosacral system—the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord
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Ayurvedic massage, known as ‘Abhyanga’ in Sanskrit, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Its roots can be traced to the Vedas, some of the world's oldest texts, where it was documented as a therapeutic practice. It is an ancient Indian system of medicine that takes a holistic approach to health and healing, treating the root cause of a condition, rather than just the symptoms.
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Buccal massage (also called intraoral massage) involves massaging pressure points inside the mouth to stimulate the muscles and ligaments in the buccal fat pad (between the cheeks and the jaw) to tighten and contour the area.
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Deep tissue massage targets general, chronic tension in muscles that lie far below the body’s surface. Deep muscle techniques involve slow strokes, direct pressure or friction movements that go across the muscle grain.
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Face sculpting is a massage technique that works the large and small face muscles to lift, firm and tighten the face. There are 43 muscles in a human face, and we naturally use some of them to smile, frown, and express other emotions while, at the same time, stress or tension can strain those muscles.
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Lymphatic drainage massage is a specialized form of massage therapy that focuses on stimulating the lymphatic system, which is a crucial part of the immune system. This type of massage is designed to encourage the natural drainage of lymph.
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Prenatal massage is a therapeutic treatment specifically designed for pregnant women to address the physical and emotional challenges that come with pregnancy. A postpartum massage is a therapeutic treatment designed to support women in their recovery after childbirth. It’s a safe and effective way to alleviate discomfort, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being throughout the different stages of pregnancy.
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Reflexology massage differs in several ways from other types of massage manipulation. Reflexology focuses mainly on the feet (although sometimes the hands, ears and face are also involved) and the technique involves applying pressure to specific areas of the foot.
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Rolfing was developed by Dr. Ida Rolf in the 1940s. She believed that the body functions best when its bony segments are in proper alignment, and that misalignment puts stress on the soft tissues—muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments—thus creating compensations throughout the whole body restructure.
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Shiatsu Massage is a form of Japanese bodywork that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body using the thumbs, fingers, palms, and sometimes elbows or knees. The word ‘shiatsu’ literally means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese.
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Therapeutic massage is mobilisation of the soft tissues in order to induce relaxation. It uses a combination of specific massage techniques and can be used to reduce stress, decrease pain and increase a feeling of calmness and well-being. A head and shoulders massage is a specific type of therapeutic massage therapy focused on the head, neck, and shoulders.
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Yasmeen holds a BA in psychology and literature from KUD, India. Additionally, she has a diploma in social studies and counselling from the ARLT Foundation, Netherlands, and a master’s in clinical psychology from Arden University, UK. Yasmeen has lived in Bahrain for over 18 years and has a corporate background. Since her employment at Back on the Move in 2017, she has been instrumental in the growth and development of the company, becoming a pivotal figure in the organization. She is responsible for the overall operational management of the center, ensuring compliances with the NHRA and Back on the Move’s standard operating procedures.

A native of Greece, Athina holds an Assistant Physiotherapist’s Diploma from the Professional School of Thivas. With years of experience in therapeutic massage, Athina is dedicated to relieving chronic pain and easing the discomfort that comes from everyday stress or athletic overuse. She uses specialized techniques such as deep tissue, Swedish, relaxation, and cupping massages to restore mobility and support muscle rehabilitation. Athina's approach is dedicated to increasing strength, endurance, and overall well-being.

Nadya comes from Siberia and is highly skilled in aesthetic massage, practising for more than eight years. She has a background in holistic techniques, bringing a unique blend of Russian expertise to the art of face & body sculpting and therapeutic massage, including Swedish, deep tissue massage, body sculpting, Brazilian bamboo massage (Spanish Technique), trigger point therapy, body shaping, face lifting (Spanish Technique) and aromatherapy. Her specialty lies in post-operative lymphatic drainage for weight loss and other aesthetics such as anti-cellulite.

Mary Ann is a Philippines national who graduated as a physical therapist in Manila, holding a BS in physiotherapy. She is also certified in therapeutic, deep tissue massage and sports massage therapy and has gained many years’ experience through her work in recovery clinics.

Hailing from the Philippines, Daisy holds a BSc in Physical Therapy from Our Lady of Fatima University in Manila, and is certified in Massage Therapy, having over 15 years’ experience in her practice. She is licensed by the Ministry of Health and specializes in lymphatic drainage, abdominal massage and therapeutic massage. Daisy uses her skills to promote wellness and healing, while her passion for helping others achieve their health goals drives her to continuously enhance her techniques and stay updated on the latest in massage therapy.

A Philippines national, Michelle holds a qualification in hotel and restaurant management and has been the friendly and efficient face greeting clients and providing administration support at Back on the Move and BeRehab since its inception.

Mariam Rasool, a Pakistani national, has a BSc in finance. Not only has she worked as Back on the Move’s receptionist, providing administrative support for five years, she also handles social media for Back on the Move and BeRehab.

A Philippines national, Rachell studied computer science and is well-known to Back on the Move clients, having worked for six years as receptionist, also providing administration support.

A Bahraini national, Seema earned a full scholarship from the Ministry of Education and gained a B.Sc. from McGill University, Canada. She holds a master’s degree in Psychotherapeutic Practice for Practitioners and became a Reiki Master in 2006.

Joseph is from the Philippines and has over 12 years of experience in Massage Therapy. He is passionate and committed to helping people achieve pain relief, relaxation and overall well-being. Highly skilled and enthusiastic, he uses stretching, deep tissue, reflexology, shiatsu, sports massage and various other techniques that help to reduce stress, increase flexibility and a wide range of motions. Providing massage therapy is Joseph’s passion and he enjoys growing his knowledge and skills, working together with his clients to restore balance and harmony to both body and mind.

Jeffrey hails from the Philippines and is a skilled massage therapist. He has extensive experience in deep tissue, Shiatsu, Thai and Swedish massage. Jeffrey can also educate clients on overall wellness and provide honest and helpful advice on improving lifestyle, for better health and fitness outcomes.

Hailing from the USA, Laura is the only certified Rolfer in Bahrain. Rolfing Structural Integration is a form of bodywork that reorganizes the fascia, or connective tissues, throughout the body. The body’s fascia supports and penetrates all muscles, bones, nerves and organs, and Rolfing works to release, realign and balance the whole body, thus potentially resolving discomfort, reducing compensations and alleviating pain by enhancing postural efficiency and freedom of movement.

Christiane (from Brazil) holds a diploma as a Massage Technician, and is certified in Ayurvedic therapy, Shiatsu, reflexology, lymphatic drainage massage and face sculpture. She also practices post-surgical massage, helping clients to regain flexibility and range of movement. Christiane uses her wide-ranging portfolio of skills to help clients reduce tension and fatigue, overcome pain and achieve wellness and balance of the body and mind.

Lana Peters is the pioneering founder of the first Osteopathy practice to be licensed in the Kingdom of Bahrain since 2012. With over 40 years of experience, Lana is dedicated to improving the lives of Bahraini citizens and expatriates through holistic health practices. An Australian by birth, she holds a DO. BSc (Hons) in Osteopathic Medicine, is an Osteopath in the Cranial Field, and holds a Diploma in Naturopathy.