healingways
The Evolution of Massage
Hands-On Healing Power Gains Momentum
by lee walker
T
he ancient heal-
Ancient Greeks
States, according to the
ing practice of
and Romans were
American Massage As-
massage therapy sociation.
is playing an impor-
keen on massage.
Kneading, tapping and
tant role today in the
Greek gymnasiums
stroking, the common
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emerging golden age ancestors of the 100-
of complementary and
included massage
plus techniques used by
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alternative medicine
rooms, and the
today’s massage thera-
(CAM). Surprisingly, it pists, have survived two
Ayurvedic Spa & Boutique remains comparatively
practice of massage
evolutionary spirals, but
underrepresented in acceptance of massage
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appeared in every
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curricula, while Mas-
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was part of the
an uninterrupted as-
that “Insurance reim- cent.
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bursement for massage
Roman Empire.
Starting in 1800 B.C.,
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therapy is at an all-time when East Indian
Microdermabrasion
high.” ayurvedic massage
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