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Esalen Tissue Work
Esalen tissue work, which draws on traditional Swedish massage, is designed to ease neck and back pain as well as to relieve tension in muscles and joints. The technique emphasizes touch and requires a strong connection between practitioner and patient. A session includes long sweeping strokes and may include periods when the practitioner rocks the patient's body or stretches muscle groups.