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 Phoenix

Tammy J Roecker LMT, NCTMB, CIMI, CPT, IAIM Massage Therapist	send email
"I specialize in low back pain and rotator cuff injuries. No matter where you are having problems, I listen, and custom-make the massage to your needs using a variety of techniques. I also ..." See full profile	23005 N 15th Avenue Suite 104 Phoenix, Arizona 85027 (602) 697-6463
Rana Kreterfield BS, LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Mission Statement: Calm's mission is to assist individuals who desire whole health in a safe and tranquil environment by providing superior service and therapies that allow growth through personal healing of their mind, ..." See full profile	3510 N 24th St Suite #1 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 663-2211
Dwayne Pepper Massage Therapist	send email
"It is my pleasure to offer the healing power of massage to you. Massage has been called "the oldest form of preventative medicine." Whether your health has been interrupted by stress, chronic ..." See full profile	1337 E Goldenrod St Phoenix, Arizona 85048 (480) 460-1887
Gabriela Serbu MT Massage Therapist	send email
"Have you ever gone to a massage place from where you left disapointed and unsatisfied with the service you received? I certainly did. If you are looking for someone you can build ..." See full profile	Phoenix, Arizona 85083 (602) 330-7819
Kristine Kovacs LMT, ATC Massage Therapist	send email
"I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer specializing in Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point and Sports Massage. I am always learning new modalities to improve my massage skills ..." See full profile	Phoenix, Arizona 85028
Rebecca Cooke NMD, LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"As a massage therapist since 1989 I specialize in treating chronic and acute physical pain. Although I draw from traditional forms of massage such as trigger point release and deep tissue massage, ..." See full profile	Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phillip G Washington Massage Therapist	send email
"Here at Mind Body & Soul Experience I have a simple philosophy- Respect and Dedication to my clients ensuring good health and wellbeing. My clients will experience superior services in state of ..." See full profile	Phoenix, Arizona 85017

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