Massage has been practiced by people of Eastern cultures for over 4,000 years. Ancient Egyptian drawings show people massaging each other’s feet. Ancient Greeks as far back as 300BC used massage as a part of their daily regular routine. Soldiers were given regular massages to ease pain and fatigue during [...]
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At your first massage therapy session, the practitioner will ask you about any symptoms you may have or areas you would like focus on.( ex. lower or upper back, neck and shoulders) They may give you a form to fill out regarding your medical history. The practitioner may also initiate a discussion about what [...]
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Aromatherapy massage. Fragrant essential oils from plants are added to the massage oil and massaged into the skin in order to enhance the healing and relaxing effects of massage.
Craniosacral massage: Gentle pressure is applied to the head and spine to correct imbalances and restore the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in [...]
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Massage feels great! It’s also known to support healing, boost energy, reduce recovery time after an injury, ease pain, enhance relaxation, thus reducing stress and anxiety, relieve depression and enhance well-being. Massage relaxes the muscles and improves blood circulation thus soothing away the aches and pains of stiff and sore muscles. In fact, [...]
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