Massage Facts

It’s a fact. Every year, more and more people rely on therapeutic massage and bodywork for relaxation, pain relief, health concerns, rehabilitation and general wellness. To help you better understand this rapidly growing field, Rika and I would like to share some information with you.
•Massage may be the oldest form of medical care – Egyptian tomb paintings show people being massaged.*

•A Chinese book written in 2,700 BC – The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine – recommended the “massage of skin and flesh”.*

•Today, 39 million American adults – more than one out of every six – get at least one massage each year.**

•Massage therapy has been proven effective in:
Relieving back pain
Boosting immune system
Reducing anxiety
Lowering blood pressure
Treating migraines
Decreasing carpal tunnel symptoms
Easing post-operative pain
Alleviating side effects of cancer**
While its great to get a massage after a big event (skiing, hiking, mountain biking) its ok to get a massage for general health.