| Massage Therapy |
Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different
areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body.Massage does much more than create a pleasant
sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues(the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone.
Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and
possibly even the organs themselves. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which
runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory
system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Purposes of Massage Therapy
1. Deep relaxation and stress reduction
2. Relief of muscle tension and stiffness
3. Reduced muscle spasm and tension
4. Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
5. Increased ease and efficiency of movement
6. Promotes deeper and easier breathing
7. Better circulation of both blood and lymph fluids
8. Reduced blood pressure
9. Healthier, better nourished skin
10. Improved posture
11. Faster healing time from pulled muscles and strained ligaments
12. Reduced spasm, pain and swelling
13. Reduced formation of scar tissue
14. Strengthened immune system and disease prevention
15. Relaxed state of alertness
16. Reduced mental stress; a calmer mind
17. Greater ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
18. Increased capacity for clearer thinking
19. Satisfying the need for caring and nurturing touch
20. Feeling of well being
21. Greater ease of emotional expression
22. Enhanced self-image
23. Reduced level of anxiety
24. Increased awareness of the mind-body connection
25. A sense of being unified and in harmony
areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body.Massage does much more than create a pleasant
sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues(the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone.
Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and
possibly even the organs themselves. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which
runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory
system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Purposes of Massage Therapy
1. Deep relaxation and stress reduction
2. Relief of muscle tension and stiffness
3. Reduced muscle spasm and tension
4. Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
5. Increased ease and efficiency of movement
6. Promotes deeper and easier breathing
7. Better circulation of both blood and lymph fluids
8. Reduced blood pressure
9. Healthier, better nourished skin
10. Improved posture
11. Faster healing time from pulled muscles and strained ligaments
12. Reduced spasm, pain and swelling
13. Reduced formation of scar tissue
14. Strengthened immune system and disease prevention
15. Relaxed state of alertness
16. Reduced mental stress; a calmer mind
17. Greater ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
18. Increased capacity for clearer thinking
19. Satisfying the need for caring and nurturing touch
20. Feeling of well being
21. Greater ease of emotional expression
22. Enhanced self-image
23. Reduced level of anxiety
24. Increased awareness of the mind-body connection
25. A sense of being unified and in harmony
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OmPlace - The 'Conscious-Living' Directory and Alternative
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Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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American Massage Therapy Association
Combining Oriental and Western Medicine
Health and Beauty Accessories - Natural Products - Retail - Earth
Therapeutics
International Institute of Holistic Bodywork
Massage and Bodywork Resource Center Massage Schools,
Career Info, Supplies, Community
Massage Effective in Treating Common Ailments
Massage Oil Recipes- Kitchen Crafts 'n' More
Massage oil recipes using pure essential oils and nourishing carrier
oils
Massage Therapy AHealthyMe.com
Massage Therapy - Alternative Medicine
Massage Warehouse - Massage Tables, Aromatherapy, Massage
Supplies, and more!
MassageLane.Com - Massage Lane is a world-wide listing of
massage therapists, dedicated providing ethical promotion,
advocacy,
On the Table Supply Massage, Spa, Bodyworkers
Pan-Mass Challenge - Welcome to the My.Pmc.org web site
Quantum-Touch
Reiki
Reiki - Reiki Experts, An Online Reiki Resource
Reiki and life force energy.
Reiki Energy Healing Spiritual Readings Energy Healing Reiki
Reiki Magazine
Reiki Practitioners Directory
Reiki Therapy - for the Mind, Body and Soul
Reiki.nu - Alternative Healing Dictionary
Stone Massage - Ayurvedic Healing, Hot Stone Massage Therapy
Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Association
Welcome! - The Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, LLC
Western & Chinese Medicine The Difference
Western and Eastern Medicine compared
All Things Spiritual
American Holistic Health Association (AHHA)
Aspire Magazine for the body, mind, spirit
ByRegion Network mind Directory New England
Hay House Radio Radio For The Soul Listen Live to Hay House
Hay House, Inc. Homepage
Holistic Healing
Holistic Health Network - Home
Holistic Practitioners Alternative Medicine Directory
Holistic Radio Radio Shows Related To Holistic, Alternative
Medicine, And Paranormal Subject
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health - Wellness, Holistic and Spiritual
Retreat in the Berkshires, USA -
Links - The New England Directory Of Holistic Resources
Llewellyn Encyclopedia
My Spirit Radio
National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Of Spirit Magazine
Official site of Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. - Association for Research and
Enlightenment
OmPlace - The 'Conscious-Living' Directory and Alternative
NewsRoom
Omega Institute
Resource Directory - Links to Natural Health Care and Alternative
Healing
Spirit of Change Magazine
The Woman's Page, Serving Rhode Island and Southeastern
Massachusetts
Starchild The Website for Indigo and Crystal Children and Adults
The Healthy Living Guide
Welcome to Llewellyn
Welcome to The Meta Arts Magazine
Welcome to the Spiritual Path.com Online Store. We offer products
specifically designed for the beginner on the spiritual path
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Whats up on planet earth?
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wisdom of the heavens Online Magazine
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