Most massage therapists are trained to use a variety of different techniques, and experienced therapists tend to develop their own individual approach over time. Really, there are as many different massage styles as there are therapists.

In my practice, I mostly use massage techniques as an adjunct to Bowen Therapy. Bowen gets great results and it's much kinder on me. That said, there are still some problems for which other soft tissue work seems more effective.

In my experience, most people want a solution to their problem and aren't too bothered what techniques their therapist uses. But if you really want a massage and nothing else will do, then I'm probably not your guy.