BY:
Janessa
Hubbard
Morgan
Tucker
History of Massage
 Chinese
 Indian
 Based on ancient
 481 BC
Ayurvedic healing
 Based on theory of
system
jing luo (channels);
 Provides relief fro
same theory as
aches, pain and
acupuncture
stress
 Affects the body by
 Promotes hair
increasing the bloods
growth
activity, guiding
 Adds sense of
counter flow, and
calmness and
removing external
tranquility
pathogens
http://www.planetherbs.com/articles/tuina.htnl
http://www.bomi.info/bodywork/i-j-l.htm
What Is Massage???
Definition:
 _________________
of parts of the body
especially to aid
circulation, relax the
muscles, or provide
sensual stimulation
www.dictionary.com
USES FOR MASSAGE
 _________________
 IMPROVED SLEEP
 RELIEVE ACHES
 REDUCE ANXIETY
 IMPROVE SELF IMAGE
 IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH
INFANTS
Vickers A. and Zollman C. ABC of Complementary Medicine, Message Therapies
BMJ 1999; 319:1254-1257 (6 November)
RESEARCH SAYS…..
“Massage reduces _________________
scores in short term in various settings”
Psychiatric institutions
Hospices
Occupational health
Intensive care
Vickers A. and Zollman C. ABC of Complementary Medicine, Message Therapies
BMJ 1999; 319:1254-1257 (6 November)
Research Also Says….

“use
of touch therapy,
specifically massage
therapy for improving
the clinical course of
several conditions
including growth and
development of preterm infants”
 Reduces __________
 Increases
attentiveness
 Diminishing
depression
 Enhances immune
function
International journal of behavioral development, volume 22, number 4 dec 1, 1998
RESEARCH DOES NOT SAY
That Massage
 Improves
sleep patterns
 Improves circulation
 Reduces pain
 Decrease muscle tension
Types of Massage

Most popular:





Other
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Sports
Chair




Shiatsu
_________________
Reflexology
Medical Massage
Some Things You Should Know About Massage. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://www.amtamassage.org/news/youknow.html
Massage. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage
Questions to Expect
 Reasons
for massage
 Health goals
 Background info. about:



Phys. Cond.
Med. History, _________________
Lifestyle, Stress Level
What To Expect At Your Massage Session. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/expect.html
Other Expectations
 _________________

except for Chair Massage
 Peaceful
environment
 Oil or lotion use
 Full body or localized
 30 - 90 minutes

10 - 30 min. for Chair Massage
What To Expect At Your Massage Session. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/expect.html
Getting The Most
Don’t eat right before
 Be on time
 Communicate
 Breathe regularly


Consciously relax
 ____________
afterwards
 Allow re-entry time
 Be consistent
How To Get The Most From Your Massage. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/tips.html
Important:
 Find
a qualified massage therapist
 Ask about their _________________

33 states require licensing, includes AL
 Each
type requires specialized training
 Area of expertise
Credentials For The Massage Therapy Profession. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from
http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/credential.html
Massage. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage
Credential Examples
 National
Certification Board of Therapeutic
Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
 Commission on Massage Therapy
Accreditation (COMTA)
 American Massage Therapy Assc. (AMTA)


Membership
Recommends 500 training hours
Credentials For The Massage Therapy Profession. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from
http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/credential.html
Massage. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage