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| "While conventional medicine does have its place | | | | and anxiety, improve circulation, and alleviating |
| in healthcare, studies are finding that massage | | | | chronic pain, among others. |
| therapy is a natural complement to most | | | | As a noninvasive and natural healthcare |
| conventional medicine treatments, and can be an | | | | treatment, massage therapy has been proven to |
| excellent alternative therapy for those seeking | | | | reduce muscular tension, alleviate emotional |
| relief from stress and common health conditions | | | | stress, and improve overall wellbeing. |
| like backaches, and other musculoskeletal | | | | Today, individuals must merely visit the airport or |
| problems." | | | | personal office cubicles, as a number of |
| As one of the most ancient healing art forms, | | | | professional massage therapists have initiated |
| massage therapy is growing in modern culture, | | | | health and wellness cooperatives whereby onsite |
| as well as in acceptance by the medical | | | | chair massage therapy is provided to both |
| community. While conventional medicine does | | | | corporate employees and travelers on the go. |
| have its place in healthcare, studies are finding | | | | In addition to seated massage therapy, there are |
| that massage therapy is a natural complement to | | | | a growing number of massage clinics, day spas, |
| most conventional medicine treatments, and can | | | | and physical therapy centers that offer a wide |
| be an excellent alternative therapy for those | | | | assortment of massage disciplines including |
| seeking relief from stress and common health | | | | Myofascial Release, Trigger Point therapy, |
| conditions like backaches, and other | | | | craniosacral therapy, Shiatsu, infant and prenatal |
| musculoskeletal problems. | | | | massage, Esalen massage, lymphatic drainage, |
| A number of sports teams, in fact, have begun | | | | Thai massage, and countless others. |
| facilitating massage therapy as one of many | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested |
| available on-site treatments for team players. | | | | in finding massage therapy programs, let |
| Many times, staff massage therapists provide | | | | professional training within fast-growing industries |
| bodywork treatments like sports massage, deep | | | | like natural healing, cosmetology, acupuncture, |
| tissue massage, acupressure and Swedish | | | | oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you |
| massage to help prevent injuries, and sooth | | | | started! Explore massage therapy near you. |
| aching, stiff joints and muscles. | | | | Health Conscious? Try Massage Therapy |
| In nursing homes, geriatric massage therapy is | | | | © Copyright 2007 |
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