Strangest place for a massage? How about a chilly salt cave in Canada where a 45-minute detoxifying massage is supposed to have the same effect as a two week cleanse.
Having started massaging in the States (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago) over 30 years ago, I'm now fully-certified to practice Swedish (relaxing) and Deep Tissue massage therapies in the UK.
I've earned my qualifications with the renowned London School of Massage. Additionally, I'm a Level 2 Reiki practitioner.
Knowing that people are time-starved, I'm offering a mobile service where I come to your home or office. You don't have to worry about trekking across town, finding a parking place and then journeying back home after a relaxing massage.
I bring it all with me: portable table, towels, oil, music, candles, and 34 years of experience.
You just have to lie back and enjoy the most soothing massage possible.
If you'd like a massage outside my listed business hours, just ask; I'll see what I can do.
I look forward to meeting you soon ..................... George Martino
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The European Patent Office lists nearly 45,000 patented massage related appliances and devices.
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One interesting type of massage therapy is Esalen Massage, founded in Northern California. An integration of bodywork and psychology, it's used to heal emotions.
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TUESDAY'S THEME (Edited)
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, wrote in 460BC: “The physician must be experienced in many things, but assuredly in rubbing.”
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Modern society's sedentary lifestyle guarantees that most people will suffer from back pain so can benefit from a therapeutic massage.
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1000 Indonesian massage therapists recently gathered to massage 1000 people for 15 minutes, creating the world’s largest group therapy.
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Touch is the first feeling that develops in the human body and the last to fade-away. Any type of touch, including massage, can reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure and diminish chances of depression.
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Suffering from aches and pains? A well-executed massage can improve the flow of lymph through the body, relieving flu-like symptoms.
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Approximately 43 million Americans had at least one massage in 2016-2017, according to the American Massage Therapy Association.
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When we receive a massage, our body releases endorphins, hormones secreted in the brain and nervous system that act as natural pain-killers.
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Research has shown that senior citizens who perform massage on their young grandchildren have higher self-esteem and are less likely to suffer from depression based conditions.
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There are appox 75 different massage styles. The most popular are Swedish and Deep Tissue (my techniques). Other popular modalities include Hot Stone, Thai and Shiatsu. Two of the weirdest are Cactus and Fire (OUCH!!)
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Just returned from America where, in 1996, massage therapy was first offered as a core medical service in the Olympic Games (Atlanta).
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Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings show people being massaged, making massage the oldest form holistic healthcare.
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When you get a massage, your skin cells send signals to the brain at the speed of 390 FEET PER SECOND, allowing you to feel sensations instantly.
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In South Korea, only the blind can practice massage therapy. The law, which came into effect in 1912 and was upheld in January 2018, impacts 7,100 massage therapists.
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You know about hot stone massage, and maybe even bamboo massage. But have you heard of Chinese knife massage? Or snail massage? They DO exist. Think I'll stick with Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques
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Are you a runner? Did you run the London Marathon? Congratulations! I bet your muscles are screaming for some TLC right now. That's why I'm offering runners HALF PRICE on Swedish or Deep Tissue massages. And I know you're tired, so I'll come to you. Offer runs until 30/4/18
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