Massage

A general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots in both Eastern and Western cultures for over 5000 years. Biodynamic massage can help you to understand how and why your body reacts to circumstances and experiences. The massage helps you to release built-up pressure in your muscles, tissues and even your aura. Through better understanding that your symptoms may be the result of years of holding back your anger, sadness, or disappointment, you can help to relieve your symptoms and self-heal.

Massage is thought to be the oldest form of medical therapy practiced on the human body. The different types of massage and the various techniques that encompass them stem from our most celebrated civilizations and their traditional beliefs ancient Greek and Rome, ancient India and China. Modern day massage techniques include, Oriental Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Relaxation Massage, Rehabilitative Massage and Alternative Massage Therapy

Dating as far back as 2,700 B.C., ancient Eastern Chinese cultures practiced massage to heal a variety of ailments from labor pain to paralysis. Ancient Egyptian tombs have been discovered adorned with images of figures being massaged. In addition, according to traditional Indian medicine, a system known as Ayurveda, therapeutic massage was performed using a variety of aromatherapy oils and spices for their healing properties. Even Greek and Roman heroes - such as the great Julius Caesar - underwent daily massages to treat nerve pain.

In Western culture the most practiced form of massage is undoubtedly Swedish massage. First introduced in the 19th century, Swedish masseuses were thought to have borrowed many of their techniques from traditional China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome masseuses. A variety of the most effective massage techniques have also been incorporated into other complementary therapies - aromatherapy, Reiki, reflexology, Rolfing, Amma therapy and osteopathy.

Massage is still used today for treating a wide range of ages from babies to seniors - in a variety of intensive care, health club, and health clinic and hospital settings. You're almost certain to find a popular style that suits your body perfectly!