<p>Massage is believed to be one of the oldest forms of medical care, dating back to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Its vital role in healthcare was universal. In 2700 BC, a Chinese book of internal medicine recommended "the massage of skin and flesh". More than two thousand years later, Hippocrates the father of modern medicine wrote that "the physician must be acquainted with many things and assuredly with rubbing" (the ancient Greek word for massage). Today, the term massage therapy is used to describe the manipulation of soft tissue [muscles, skin and/or tendons] by fingertips, hands, fists, elbows and even feet. Bodywork is a general term for manual techniques that involve touch and movement and are used to promote health and healing.</p>
<p>Modern living places a wide variety of stresses on our bodies that over time can result in physical discomfort or pain. Many people think of massage as a luxury, but it is much more than just simple relaxation. The therapeutic benefits of massage continue to be studied, but research has shown it to be effective in:</p>
<p>* Decreasing Pain and Muscle Soreness By Increasing Endorphins (The Body's Natural Pain Killers) <br />* Speeding the Healing Process of Injuries and Postsurgical Pain <br />* Reducing Scar Tissue <br />* Improving Circulation <br />* Promoting Tissue Regeneration <br />* Improving Range Of Motion <br />* Decreasing Back Pain <br />* Reducing Symptoms Associated With Arthritis, Asthma, Burns, High Blood Pressure, and PMS. <br />* Reducing Anxiety, Stress and Depression. <br />* Boosting Immune System <br />* Lowering Blood Pressure <br />* Reducing Pain, Fatigue, Nausea and Anxiety In Oncology Patients <br />* Easing Labor Pain and Stress <br />* Relieving Migraine Pain <br />* Preterm Babies Receiving Massage Therapy Gain More Weight and Have Shorter Hospital Stays Than Infants Not Receiving Massage.</p>. * Swedish Massage<br />* Deep Tissue Massage<br />* Sports Massage<br />* Myofascial Release Therapy<br />* Joint Mobilization<br />* Integrative Reflexology<br />* Energetic Healing<br />* Gift Certificates Available<br /><br /><br />(Check My Website for More Information).