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...
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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 Sto...
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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 ...
