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 Jacksonville

Valentin Delgado LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"I love doing massage. I have always being medical oriented and I love to take care of people, I reward their trust in me by treating them with great respect. It is ..." See full profile	8613 Old Kings Road S Building 200, Suite 122 Jacksonville, Florida 32217 (904) 228-1952
Joy Ariana LMT, LMBT, NCTMB Massage Therapist	send email
"I obtained my medical license to practice massage therapy in August 2003. Just a few weeks later, I also became nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. I began working in the ..." See full profile	353 Western Blvd Suite C Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546 (910) 938-2200
Juliana C. Norris LMBT Massage Therapist	send email
"As a former chiropractic aid and massage therapist working along side an effective chiropractor, I have had the opportunity to see, first hand, the most commonly presented orthopedic issues successfully addressed using ..." See full profile	707 New Bridge Street Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540 (910) 375-5420
James R. Lehman LMT, NMT, MMP Massage Therapist	send email
"At Therapyworks, our focus is entirely on helping you get the results that you need. Whether you need a stress reducing massage for tension and headaches or you are experiencing pain or ..." See full profile	917 Dante Place Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 348-5511
Cody Haslett LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"I do not have an "ideal client". Every session is specialized for each client, each day. I pay close attention to what my client says and the way he or she feels. " See full profile	14402 Marino San Pablo Place Jacksonville, Florida 32224 (904) 201-0898
Rammie D Brown LMBT Massage Therapist	send email
"If you enjoy deep tissue, you will LOVE my massage. I've been told by most of my clients that they've never had a massage as deep and felt so relaxing and rejuvenating ..." See full profile	Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
Anke Cacciola LMT, CLT, CYI Massage Therapist	send email
"Through continous education for the past fifteen years I am constantly thriving to provide my clients with necessary treatment to speed up their healing process. My background in European massage, therapeutic stretching ..." See full profile	Jacksonville, Florida 32223

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