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BY: Janessa Hubbard Morgan Tucker

BY: Janessa Hubbard Morgan Tucker Chinese 481 BC Based on theory of jing luo (channels); same theory as acupuncture Affects the body by increasing the bloods activity, guiding counter flow, and removing external pathogens http://www.planetherbs.com/articles/tuina.htnl Indian

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BY: Janessa Hubbard Morgan Tucker

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  1. BY: Janessa Hubbard Morgan Tucker

  2. Chinese 481 BC Based on theory of jing luo (channels); same theory as acupuncture Affects the body by increasing the bloods activity, guiding counter flow, and removing external pathogens http://www.planetherbs.com/articles/tuina.htnl Indian Based on ancient Ayurvedic healing system Provides relief fro aches, pain and stress Promotes hair growth Adds sense of calmness and tranquility http://www.bomi.info/bodywork/i-j-l.htm History of Massage

  3. Definition: _________________ of parts of the body especially to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or provide sensual stimulation What Is Massage??? www.dictionary.com

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. “use of touch therapy, specifically massage therapy for improving the clinical course of several conditions including growth and development of pre-term infants” Reduces __________ Increases attentiveness Diminishing depression Enhances immune function Research Also Says…. International journal of behavioral development, volume 22, number 4 dec 1, 1998

  7. RESEARCH DOES NOT SAY That Massage • Improves sleep patterns • Improves circulation • Reduces pain • Decrease muscle tension

  8. Most popular: Swedish Deep Tissue Sports Chair Other Shiatsu _________________ Reflexology Medical Massage Types of 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Don’t eat right before Be on time Communicate Breathe regularly Consciously relax ____________ afterwards Allow re-entry time Be consistent Getting The Most How To Get The Most From Your Massage. Retrieved 10/11/2005 from http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/tips.html

  12. 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

  13. 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

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