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	Massage Therapy Abstracts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Parents in the massage therapy group were trained by a massage therapist to massage their children for 15 minutes prior to bedtime every night for one month while the parents of the attention control group read Dr. Seuss stories to their children on the same time schedule.
		Massage therapy and progressive muscle relaxation were evaluated as treatments for reducing blood pressure and associated symptoms.
		Massage therapy may be effective in reducing diastolic blood pressure and symptoms associated with hypertension.
	www.miami.edu /touch-research/Massage.htm (15047 words)

	Massage therapy Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles
		Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body.
		Generally, massage is known to affect the circulation of blood and the flow of blood and lymph, reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and enhance tissue healing.
		Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of a group of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0005/ai_2603000511 (882 words)

	Massage
		Massage is a "hands-on" therapy in which muscles and other soft tissues of the body are manipulated to improve health and well-being.
		Massage oil or lotion is often used to reduce friction between the practitioner's hands and your skin.
		Massage should be avoided by people with congestive heart failure, kidney failure, infection of the superficial veins (called phlebitis) or soft tissue (called cellulitis) in the legs or elsewhere, blood clots in the legs, bleeding disorders, and contagious skin conditions.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsModalities/Massagecm.html (2411 words)

	massage therapy
		A massage is the rubbing or kneading of parts of the body to aid circulation, to stimulate nerves, or to relax the muscles.
		Massage therapy is often a massage plus a metaphysical explanation about some sort of energy or "structure" being balanced, unblocked, transferred, harmonized, tuned up, or aligned.
		Since massage therapy is essentially an unregulated profession, making claims that massage therapists are qualified to treat medical conditions such as allergies, infectious diseases, phlebitis, and the like, seems like quackery.
	skepdic.com /massage.html (761 words)

	Learn More About Massage
		Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems.
		Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies are defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body.
		Therapies provided as part of a prescribed treatment by a physician or registered physical therapist are often covered.
	www.massagetherapy.com /learnmore/index.php (413 words)

	Massage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Massage is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints and lymphatic vessels, to achieve a beneficial response.
		Deep muscle therapy (created by Therese Pfrimmer), is a massage technique that focuses on using a very specific set of movements applied to all muscles and concentrating on all layers of the muscle that have become depleted of their regular blood and lymphatic flow.
		Foot massage, as practiced by the Chinese is performed in the context of chi, in that each spot on the sole of the foot corresponds to an internal organ, and the applied therapy is healing to one's overall well being.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Massage_therapy (4297 words)

	Massage Therapy Foundation Past Research Grants
		The Massage Therapy Foundation Research Grants are awarded to individuals or teams conducting studies which promise to advance our understanding of specific therapeutic applications of massage, public perceptions of and attitudes toward massage therapy, and the role of massage therapy in health care delivery.
		The long-term objective is that massage therapy be introduced and utilized in a safe, practical and non-invasive approach in decreasing anxiety and length of hospital stays while increasing the patient’s overall well-being and family’s satisfaction with the services offered.
		Massage is frequently employed for reduction of lymphedema, enhancement of blood circulation and treatment of soft tissue injuries.
	www.massagetherapyfoundation.org /grants_pastresearch.html (5206 words)

	Morrisville State College - Massage Therapy Program
		The field of massage therapy is rapidly growing in response to the expanding interest by the public in forms of health care that promote a positive sense of well-being.
		Massage therapy may be used as the sole form of treatment or as part of a protocol involving other professions.
		Massage Therapists can be self-employed or work in resorts, spas, the office of a physical therapist, hospitals or long-term care agencies, clinics, home care situations and corporations.
	www.morrisville.edu /Academics/Sci_Tech/nursing/html/massagetherapy.htm (522 words)

	Fitness: Massage Therapy
		Massage Therapy is a safe and effective treatment that benefits people of all ages and walks of life, offering a non-invasive and drug-free approach to assist the body's natural ability to heal itself.
		A popular type of bodywork, Massage Therapy is defined as an application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body.
		Sports Massage applies specific motions and pressures on the body's soft tissues that are part of a training regimen and are designed to maximize performance before, during and after physical exertion.
	www.virginia.edu /ims/fitness/massage.html (499 words)

	Massage Therapy Phoenix Arizona AZ
		Massage Therapy Phoenix Arizona AZ Robert Byrnes has been providing massage therapy in a professional setting since 1994.
		Robert graduated from the 1500 hour Massage Therapy and Myopractics program at the Institute for Natural Therapeutics in Mesa, Arizona and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
		The massage session becomes a dance: the receiver and the giver are energetically connected and engaged in a communication of movement, flowing together with the life-force energy, achieving the greatest degree of relaxation and healing.
	www.mymassagetherapy.com (932 words)

	School of Massage Therapy
		The School of Massage Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).
		The massage therapy program is dedicated to advancing the public's perception and acceptance of massage therapy as an important health care option.
		The massage therapy program at Northwestern will challenge and inspire students along their path towards becoming a natural health care provider, while instilling the importance of actively managing and maintaining one's own health and wellness.
	www.nwhealth.edu /edprogr/mass.html (587 words)

	Massage Therapy - Benefits of Massage, Massage
		Medical school students at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School who were massaged before an exam showed a significant decrease in anxiety and respiratory rates, as well as a significant increase in white blood cells and natural killer cell activity, suggesting a benefit to the immune system.
		Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury.
		Massage therapy decreased the effects of anxiety, tension, depression, pain, and itching in burn patients.
	www.holistic-online.com /massage/mas_benefits.htm (576 words)

	Massage Therapy Schools at Holistic Junction
		Massage Therapy Schools are the fastest growing elements in healthcare training and there are nearly a thousand massage therapy schools and training courses in the US, alone...
		Massage therapy schools not only instruct us how to heal, but there are several massage associations that support and promote the benefits of each massage therapist.
		Massage therapy schools teach massage therapies that increase muscle fiber lubrication; which enables the muscles to flow optimally.
	www.holisticjunction.com /categories/HAD/massage-therapy-schools.html (478 words)

	Massage Therapy at Holistic Junction
		MASSAGE THERAPY is a massage session that takes place in a warm, comfortable and quiet area as you lie on a specially-designed table.
		Massage therapy is beneficial as it relieves chronic muscular tension and pain, improves circulation and joint mobility, reduces mental and physical fatigue and promotes help in healing, including lowering of blood pressure.
		After massage therapy, many individuals experience relaxation and freedom from aches and pains due to tension or repetitive activities.
	www.holisticjunction.com /categories/HPD/massage-therapy.html (287 words)

	The News Source for the Massage Therapy and Spa Community \| massagetoday.com
		Massage therapists across the country are being encouraged to urge their state legislators to vote for Senate Bill S.3963, The Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act of 2006, which seeks to restore physician choice and improve patient access to quality health care services.
		Southern hospitality and the opportunity to “Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge” took center stage at the American Massage Therapy Association convention in Atlanta, Oct. 11 through Oct. 14.
		After his position as Executive Director of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTBMB) was terminated allegedly without notice, John A. Page filed a lawsuit against his former employer to the tune of $1,000,000 in compensatory and punitive damages for breach of contract and defamation.
	www.massagetoday.com (191 words)

	Sheridan College: Massage Therapy (Certificate)
		Massage modalities such as Swedish, neuromuscular, and sports massage are emphasized, in addition to hygiene practices, draping, and specific supplemental modalities such as aromatherapy and Tai chi.
		Many graduates use their training in massage therapy as a stepping-stone for careers in physical therapy, nursing, or sports medicine.
		Application for Admission to the Massage Therapy Program must be submitted to the Massage Therapy Program Director no later than November 1 to be considered for formal admission into the program for the Spring Semester.
	www.sheridan.edu /programs/massage_therapy.asp (711 words)

	Massage Therapy 101 - Online Guide to Massage Therapy
		Massage Therapy TrainingStudy to become a certified massage therapist at these accredited schools near you.
		Massage therapy has become an important part of general health care for many people living in today's stressful world.
		Those contemplating entering the field of massage therapy as an occupation will be especially interested in our massage therapy school information area.
	www.massagetherapy101.com (389 words)

	Neuromuscular massage therapy
		Neuromuscular therapy consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm.
		The massage therapy pressure is usually applied with the fingers, knuckles, or elbow.
		After the muscle is relaxed through massage therapy, the lactic acid will be released from the muscle, and the muscle should start receiving enough blood and oxygen.
	www.spine-health.com /topics/conserv/massage/massage2.html (391 words)

	Massage Therapy Training Institute
		The Massage Therapy Training Institute is a world-class massage institute with campuses in Kansas City, Missouri and Topeka, KS.
		We are in the business of teaching people of all ages the time-honored techniques of massage, bodywork, and energy therapy so that they can go out into the world and spread their unique gifts of healing and treatment.
		We are a nationally accredited massage school, which is important for anyone looking to become a licensed massage therapist.
	www.mtti.net (441 words)

	Massage Therapy
		Massage Therapy is the soft tissue manipulation technique used to achieve or increase health and well-being.
		For the most part, massage therapists are licensed by their state of country.
		Maintenance is on-going massage that is used to help the athlete reach optimal performance by keeping her/him injury-free during training.
	www.mjbovo.com /AltMed/Massage.htm (935 words)

	Massage Magazine exploring today's touch therapies
		The 10th Annual Massage Therapy Awareness Week (Oct. 22-28) was marked by massage outreach and education across the nation.
		The week was created by the American Massage Therapy Association to raise the profile of professional massage therapy.
		The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) has posted a job-analysis survey on its Web site, www.fsmtb.org, to determine new entry-level licensure standards for the profession and criteria for a new national examination.
	www.massagemag.com (622 words)

	Licensed massage therapist in Seminole clearwater Largo Florida - massage in Pinellas and the bed buddy heat pack packs ...
		ESG Massage Therapy provides the Seminole community with experienced professional massage therapy.
		Our therapists are trained in the most effective massage modalities such as: relaxation, deep tissue, reflexology, fibromyalgia treatment, stress reduction, aromatherapy, neuromuscular therapy, therapeutic massage and bodywork.
		Massage therapy and The Bed Buddy in St. Pete and Clearwater Florida - Massage therapy and online store for herbal heat packs and The Bed Buddy.
	www.esgmassage.com (454 words)

	Welcome to the Massage Therapy Foundation
		The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.
		We support the Massage Therapy Foundation with our hearts and dollars, donating to promote the knowledge and understanding of massage.
		The Massage Therapy Foundation, a 501(c) (3) public charity, advances the profession through community service projects, research, and education.
	www.massagetherapyfoundation.org (114 words)

	AMTA Information for Consumers
		Massage Tips for Consumers - A basic fact sheet for beginners.
		How to Get The Most From Massage Therapy - Tips on what you can do to get the most from your massage.
		Credentials Used for the Massage Therapy Profession - An explanation of what they are.
	www.amtamassage.org /consumers.html (179 words)

	Massage School - New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics Massage Therapy School
		We feel that your decision to pursue a career in the healing arts is a very important one.
		The therapies introduced are continually being practiced in the classroom; hence students are receiving several treatments per week.
		As more and more states are developing new licensing laws, we recommend you contact your state AMTA chapter, your massage school county clerk, or our administrator for information on your home state licensing requirements.
	www.nmsnt.org (385 words)

	Medical Massage Therapy & Therapists: Charleston, SC, South Carolina: Mount Pleasant, James Island, West Ashley
		Medical Massage Therapy in Charleston, South Carolina (SC) may be covered by your insurance and can help you get permanently out of pain.
		Thanks to our multi-disciplinary approach to our massage therapy techniques here in Charleston South Carolina (SC), people who have even been in pain for many years and have unsuccessfully tried numerous conventional and alternative treatments are finally finding lasting relief...
		Although our main focus is Medical Massage Therapy we also have available to us a network of physical therapists, orthopedic physicians and a Chiropractor Kinesiologist who are at your disposal if your condition requires further expertise.
	www.medicalmassagecharleston.com (475 words)

	..Massage Therapy of Randolph
		Our massage therapists are licensed and are members of National, Accredited, Therapeutic Massage Association, which have the highest ethical standards.
		We have held radio talk shows, performed corporate chair massage, and have done a variety of health fairs.
		Then I tried Massage Therapy of Randolph and have continued getting massage treatments every two weeks for a year now.
	www.massagetherapyrand.com (284 words)

	Psychology Today: Massage Therapy Center
		Therapeutic massage, manipulating body tissue with the hands, heals muscles and promotes better circulation.
		It is effective for patients who suffer a range of conditions from arthritis to paralysis and is often used to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
		The benefits of the in-house employee massage program may outweigh the cost of sick days.
	www.psychologytoday.com /mind-body/massage.html (151 words)

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