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 New York

Karen E Yanco LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"As far as I'm concerned, massage is one of life's greatest gifts. When I moved to NYC back in '93, never would have I imagined I'd switch to a career in massage ..." See full profile	78th & Amsterdam Avenue New York, New York 10024 (646) 259-2439
Evelyn Tucker LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"My intention as a massage therapist is to facilitate awareness and balance within the body, mind, and spirit. I believe in the body's ability to heal itself and massage therapy is one ..." See full profile	80 East 11th Street Suite 532 New York, New York 10003 (646) 283-8367
Aviva Geismar LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"I integrate a range of treatment approaches including deep tissue massage, therapeutic movement, trigger point work, Swedish massage, postural analysis and orthopedic assessment techniques. I enjoy discovering the most effective approach to ..." See full profile	49 W 96th Street New York, New York 10025 (917) 806-7520
Tom Banasiak LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"My practice of ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY helps people maintain or regain their health through physical manipulation and pressure. It is based on Zen Shiatsu, Zero Balancing, Myofascial Release, and CranioSacral Therapy. You ..." See full profile	326 Columbus Avenue @ 75th Street #4E New York, New York 10023 (212) 362-4341
Ofer Cucs LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"I am a Licensed Massage Therapist with an Associate in Occupational Studies degree from the Swedish Institute. I have experience in Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, sport massage and Reiki. I can help clients ..." See full profile	New York, New York 10011
Desi Edwards LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Overstressed, worn out, chronically tired? Don't give up! Help is on the way. Professional massage, done by one of the best experts in the field. In just one hour you'll feel relaxed ..." See full profile	80 Wall Street Suite 200 New York, New York 10005 (347) 866-6782
Laura M Gates CHSE Massage Therapist	send email
"Hanna Somatic Education (HSE) is a hands-on work and a movement practice, developed by Thomas Hanna, PhD. I highly recommend HSE for chronic pain/stiffness, post surgery/injury, spine/disc, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Scoliosis, headaches. ..." See full profile	New York, New York 10001 (718) 350-0637
Jitka Frajbisova LMT, CMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Jitka Frajbisova LMT of Vanilla Massage Therapy is a licensed massage therapist specializing in house calls in Manhattan NYC. Massage at home can be very enjoyable because it allows you to relax ..." See full profile	Manhattan House Calls Exclusively New York, New York 10025 (347) 328-7687
Robert Wolf LMT, CMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Welcome -- first and foremost, the therapeutic session is guided by your needs and requests. Three years of massage studies have helped me develop a craft that can be described as a ..." See full profile	14th street/First Avenue New York, New York 10009 (917) 576-7952
Pooya Mohseni LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"As a therapist, I enjoy being a part of a person's state of well being.I believe in the immediate and long term effects of massage in promoting relaxation, boosting immunity, increasing mobility ..." See full profile	East 45th Street and 2nd Avenue New York, New York 10017 (201) 888-1412

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