The systematic, & scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.

It is performed directly upon the skin in a methodical manner for therapeutic purposes. Massage possesses the richest & most ancient heritage of all the healing arts. The earliest historic records show people instinctively touching & rubbing the body to relieve pain & discomfort. Over the centuries it has been referred to in history, literature, art & medicine, as one of the oldest forms of treatment for human ills. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, stated that ‘anyone wishing to study medicine must master the art of massage’.

 

Two famous European schools spearheaded the modern era of massage. Pehr Ling (1776-1839) at the Royal Gymnastic Central Institute in Stockholm developed a system of massage now recognised as Swedish massage. In Holland Dr Johann Metzger popularised a deeper form of massage as a scientific subject for physicians in the remedial treatment of disease. Modern massage therapy has been assisted by the accumulation of scientific evidence that both supports & explains the beneficial effects of massage. Predicability of results has made massage therapy a sophisticated & specialised tool in the treatment of muscle, tendon, ligament & joint injuries. General good health & increased wellbeing can be achieved, in part, by regular massage therapy.

 

 Here are a few of the benefits of Massage:

• Detect muscle imbalances, tension & postural problems so they can be treated before injuries develop.

• Decreases stress & the many physical stress related problems of everyday life. For example, a relaxing massage has a sedating effect & can promote the return to normal sleep patterns. Great benefit obtained in targeting those body parts most susceptible to stress related tensions, such as the neck, shoulders & back.

• Decrease scar tissue & adhesions caused by injury & possibly prevent scarring.

• Stimulate blood flow, which increases the delivery of oxygen & nutrition to the body’s tissues.

• Stimulate the lymphatic system which eliminates harmful substances from the body.

 • Combined with passive movement of joints, helps stretch connective tissue. This is important for injured muscles

• Increase your body awareness & leave you feeling great!!

 

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