Massage Therapy Overview

Therapeutic massage, manipulating body tissue with the hands, heals muscles and promotes better circulation. First used over 3,000 years ago by the Chinese, massage therapy was a mainstay among other ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Japanese, Egyptians, Romans and Arabs. A Swedish gymnastics instructor, Per Henrik Ling, developed modern massage therapy in the early 19th century. The Swedish method combined exercise with massage to treat joint and muscle pain. In the 1850s, George and Charles Taylor, two brothers who studied massage in Sweden, brought this method to the U.S. Today it is a common treatment technique.

Three types of hand movements are used by massage therapists. Stroking, which can be light or hard, is meant to relax muscles and improve circulation. Compression—including kneading, squeezing and friction—stretches muscles and tendons to facilitate movement. Percussion, repeatedly striking the massage point with the sides of the hands, improves circulation. Massage therapy is effective for patients who suffer a range of conditions from arthritis to paralysis. It is often used to relieve pain and reduce swelling.

Massage Therapists in Denver

David Mitchell LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Every session is created specifically for the uniqueness of the individual. Using a blend of various techniques to ensure the appropriate techniques for the most benefit to the individual are being used. ..." See full profile	8630 Montview Blvd Denver, Colorado 80220 (303) 620-6082
Kelly Su Lim BS, CNMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Kelly practices outcome-based Medical Massage, utilizing Neuromuscular Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage, to meet your specific goals for natural pain relief. She specializes in addressing acute and chronic pain, swelling, post-operative healing, ..." See full profile	4291 Lowell Blvd Denver, Colorado 80211 (303) 477-5567
Hansa Knox Johnson ERYT, LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Therapeutic bodywork is a personalized approach to massage. Each massage has a similar format, yet the experience is adapted each visit. Some work is done with deep pressure, other areas of the ..." See full profile	3333 Federal Blvd Denver, Colorado 80211 (303) 432-8099
Scott Williams Massage Therapist	send email
"As a massage therapist, I enjoy working on all type of clients. I feel my skills are best suited for post and present injuries. Between my training and experience I have had ..." See full profile	2115 South Birch St Denver, Colorado 80222 (303) 726-3101
Jennifer Hodges Massage Therapist	send email
"I love working with people, whether it be their bodies or their overall health. I have dedicated my practice for the last 7 years to learn how to help my clients in ..." See full profile	1756 Blake Street Denver, Colorado 80202 (720) 810-1807
Bernadette Niblo Massage Therapist	send email
"Helping your body do what it does best. " See full profile	136 1/2 Sherman St Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 838-4112
Debi Lane CMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Meet Debi Lane.... Specialties include but not limited to: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pre/Post Natal, Infant, Reflexology, Cranial Sacral, Hot Stone, Sciatica, Migranes/Headaches, Neck/Shoulder Pain & Now...Ion Cleanse Foot Baths. My name is Debi Lane ..." See full profile	Cherry Creek Office 350 South Garfield St. Suite B Denver, Colorado 80209 (303) 250-2066
Cecelia Whisler LCMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Whether you travel to me or I travel to you our sessions together will help you stay healthy and feel better. I love to see how much better people feel after a ..." See full profile	430 Knox Ct Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 862-9069
Luis Marmol Massage Therapist	send email
"What Makes Me Happy To Do My Job Is That I can Make Anyone feel better than Yesterday! I Believe I was given a gift with my Hands to Heal the ones ..." See full profile	3456 W 32nd Ave Denver, Colorado 80211 (602) 317-3595
Al Zook Massage Therapist	send email
"I worked 10 years with a chiropractor mainly with auto accident clients. I work one day a week with cardo rehab clients at a local hospital. I use Young Living Oils to ..." See full profile	1050 Laffayette St Suite 205 Denver, Colorado 80218 (303) 864-1591

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