Massage Services
THE HISTORY OF
Massage
Massage therapy is believed to have originated in India in 3000 BCE (or earlier).
“Used by Hindus in Ayurveda “life health” medicine, massage therapy was a practice passed down through generations to heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses. Promoters of Ayurveda believe that illness and disease are caused when people are out of sync with the environment. Massage is believed to restore the body’s natural and physical balance so that it can heal naturally.”
In 2700 BCE it made its way to China and Southeast Asia then Egypt in 2500BCE.
Sourced from Florida Academy
WHAT IS
Ashiatsu?
A (without) shiatsu (hands) is a full body massage performed with the therapist’s feet instead of hands on a massage table using ceiling bars for balance. Long and short strokes are made from head to toe at a slower pace with more pressure than a typical massage.
WHAT ARE THE
Benefits?
Less or no pain
Helps to reduce chronic pain
Improves flexibility
Deepest possible tissue massage
Effects last longer than a typical massage
Contraindications
Cuts or open wounds (area can be avoided)
Bruises (area can be avoided)
Varicose veins (area can be avoided)
Inflammation (area can be avoided)
Broken bones
Fever
Certain skin conditions (i.e. rash, burns)
Infection
Contagious conditions
Blood clots
First 3 months of pregnancy
Cancer (can be acceptable upon doctor’s release)
Uncontrolled hypertension
Under the influence
Certain medications