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Touch is one of the oldest known medical treatments in the world. The first documented descriptions of massage date back to China c.3,000 BC. In Japan the practice of medicine mostly consisted of diagnosis and treatment with massage-type methods. Ancient civilizations in Greece, India, and Egypt have also documented the use and benefits of massage. It has been used over the centuries as a method for healing, relaxation, and well-being.
Massage therapy is beneficial for treating many health conditions. The most common being stress-related tension. Experts believe that stress contributes to or causes about 80% - 90% of dis-ease. Massage has been proven effective in treating cancer related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, post-operative surgery, depression, eating disorders, back pain, and the list goes on. Perhaps the most important therapeutic component of massage is simply, the touch itself. As the therapist carefully unwinds the client’s stress and tired muscles, it is often that they are releasing pent-up, trapped emotions which have not yet been processed or dealt with. Just the feeling of being touched in a safe, caring and compassionate manner can be a very powerful healing experience.
At Etheria you can pamper yourself and let the world melt away with our Swedish, Hot Stone, or Lymphatic massage therapies.
The physiological effects of massage:
- Increases circulation: This allows the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the lymph system (the body’s natural defense against toxic invaders): There are reports that has shown massage to increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramps
- Increases joint flexibility
- Reduces the muscle’s recovery time due to strenuous workouts and eliminates muscle pains.
- Releases endorphins (the body’s natural pain reliever and “feel good” drug)
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions by reducing and realigning scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range of motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves Migraine pain
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles
Massage may not be recommended for those
- with certain forms of cancer
- with certain cardiac problems
- with certain skin conditions
- with infectious diseases
- using certain medications
In some cases the therapist may need permission from your doctor before providing services.