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Massage is the oldest form of physical medicine known to man and can be traced back to the early Chinese medical manuscripts around 400BC. Massage was advocated by Hippocrates who was born in the fifth century and was known as 'the father of medicine'. It was widely used and written of in Roman times with history recording how Julius Caesar received massage to relieve neuralgia!
Massage is a skilled technique of manual manipulation of soft tissues of the human body resulting in therapeutic benefits to the nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. It stimulates the flow of body fluids, breaks up adhesions and diminishes tension. It can compensate, in part for lack of exercise and muscular contraction in persons who, through injury, illness or age are forced to remain inactive. Massage has both physiological and psychological advantages. It can compensate, in part, for lack of exercise and muscular contraction in people who, through injury, illness or age are forced to remain inactive.
Almost everyone can be treated, whether for the alleviation of pain or distress symptoms or to attain the pleasant relaxed feeling of well-being that massage produces. In addition, because you feel better after a massage, you may discover renewed energy and motivation for physical activity. Massage can help maintain health and vitality however if you are at all unsure please consult your medical practitioner.
If you're looking for the best in relaxation or remedial massage, then you have come the right place.
I value each of my clients and from initial consultation and throughout subsequent visits, I will work with you to provide appropriate treatments.
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