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Here's a
quick sneak
peek at one part of our 15 massage video lessons that we offer.
The full video
lessons are much longer and more in depth. They cover basic and
advanced strokes and routines for the rest of the body.
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Massage
therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing, with
references in medical texts nearly 4,000 years old. In fact,
Hippocrates, known as the "father of medicine," referenced massage when
he wrote, in the 4th century B.C.: "The physician must be acquainted
with many things, and assuredly with rubbing." |
Now days, in addition to "rubbing," massage therapy, often referred to
as bodywork or somatic therapy, refers to the application of various
techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the body that
include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, vibration,
rocking, friction, kneading and compression using primarily the hands,
although massage therapists do use other areas of the body, such as the
forearms, elbows or feet. All of the techniques are used for the
benefit of the musculoskeletal, circulatory-lymphatic, nervous, and
other systems of the body. In fact, massage therapy positively
influences the overall health and well-being of the client:
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Learn more
about specific massage techniques and related terms by clicking on the
links below (Note: New techniques and terms are added on a continuing
basis.):
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Alexander
Technique
Animal Massage
Aromatherapy
Ashiatsu
Oriental Bar
Therapy |
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