Yumeiho®, wellbeing massage and other manual approaches: what are the differences?
These approaches are not interchangeable, and this table does not rank them. It describes the aims, framework and features of each one, to help you understand which professional to turn to. My Yumeiho® sessions focus on body comfort and freedom of movement, and do not replace medical care.
| Yumeiho® (my sessions) | Wellbeing massage | Osteopathy | Physiotherapy (kinésithérapie) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framework | Non-medical wellbeing practice | Non-medical wellbeing practice | Protected title (Law No. 2002-303, art. 75; Decree No. 2007-435) | Regulated health profession (French Public Health Code, art. L4321-1) |
| Main aim | Body comfort, ease and balance in movement, with a whole-body approach | Relaxation and release of tension | Preventing or remedying functional disorders of the human body | Rehabilitation, prevention, and maintaining or restoring functional abilities |
| Starting point | A conversation, observation of posture, pelvis and weight distribution, then mobility tests | Your relaxation preferences | Osteopathic assessment | Physiotherapy assessment |
| Type of work | A whole-body session combining several techniques: passive mobilisations, manual pressure, massage, stretching and movement work. The sequence and intensity are adapted to each person. Simple exercises may be suggested for you to practise at home | Relaxing massage techniques | Manipulations and manual mobilisations, direct and indirect, non-forced | Depending on the case: massage, mobilisations, exercises, equipment-based techniques |
| Medical diagnosis | No | No | No: refers you to a doctor when needed | No: the physiotherapist makes a physiotherapy diagnosis, distinct from a medical diagnosis |
| Reimbursement in France | Not reimbursed by Assurance Maladie | Not reimbursed by Assurance Maladie | Not reimbursed by Assurance Maladie; some mutuelles (top-up insurers) contribute | Reimbursed by Assurance Maladie, usually on medical prescription; direct access without a prescription is possible within coordinated care (for example, maisons de santé and health centres) |
| When to consider it | If you want a personalised whole-body session focused on posture and movement rather than relaxation alone. If you have an illness or recent symptoms, ask your doctor first | If you want to relax | Functional disorders, ideally after medical advice | Rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, or on medical advice |
Yumeiho® (my sessions)
- Framework
- Non-medical wellbeing practice
- Main aim
- Body comfort, ease and balance in movement, with a whole-body approach
- Starting point
- A conversation, observation of posture, pelvis and weight distribution, then mobility tests
- Type of work
- A whole-body session combining several techniques: passive mobilisations, manual pressure, massage, stretching and movement work. The sequence and intensity are adapted to each person. Simple exercises may be suggested for you to practise at home
- Medical diagnosis
- No
- Reimbursement in France
- Not reimbursed by Assurance Maladie
- When to consider it
- If you want a personalised whole-body session focused on posture and movement rather than relaxation alone. If you have an illness or recent symptoms, ask your doctor first
Wellbeing massage
- Framework
- Non-medical wellbeing practice
- Main aim
- Relaxation and release of tension
- Starting point
- Your relaxation preferences
- Type of work
- Relaxing massage techniques
- Medical diagnosis
- No
- Reimbursement in France
- Not reimbursed by Assurance Maladie
- When to consider it
- If you want to relax
Osteopathy
- Framework
- Protected title (Law No. 2002-303, art. 75; Decree No. 2007-435)
- Main aim
- Preventing or remedying functional disorders of the human body
- Starting point
- Osteopathic assessment
- Type of work
- Manipulations and manual mobilisations, direct and indirect, non-forced
- Medical diagnosis
- No: refers you to a doctor when needed
- Reimbursement in France
- Not reimbursed by Assurance Maladie; some mutuelles (top-up insurers) contribute
- When to consider it
- Functional disorders, ideally after medical advice
Physiotherapy (kinésithérapie)
- Framework
- Regulated health profession (French Public Health Code, art. L4321-1)
- Main aim
- Rehabilitation, prevention, and maintaining or restoring functional abilities
- Starting point
- Physiotherapy assessment
- Type of work
- Depending on the case: massage, mobilisations, exercises, equipment-based techniques
- Medical diagnosis
- No: the physiotherapist makes a physiotherapy diagnosis, distinct from a medical diagnosis
- Reimbursement in France
- Reimbursed by Assurance Maladie, usually on medical prescription; direct access without a prescription is possible within coordinated care (for example, maisons de santé and health centres)
- When to consider it
- Rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, or on medical advice
For any health concern, your doctor remains your first point of contact. My sessions are for people who want to maintain body comfort and freedom of movement.
Sources (in French)
- Law No. 2002-303 of 4 March 2002, art. 75; Decree No. 2007-435 of 25 March 2007 (Légifrance)
- French Public Health Code, art. L4321-1 and R4321-1 et seq.
- Sante.fr: Osteopathy
- Sante.fr: Direct access to physiotherapists (masseurs-kinésithérapeutes)
- Cour de cassation (France’s highest court), criminal chamber, 29 June 2021, No. 20-83.292
Contact
IURII MALININ
Yumeiho® · Posture & Mouvement
Cannes & the French Riviera
At home · Hotels · Yachts
Languages: Français · Русский · English
I speak simple English, sufficient for a session.