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For over 4,000 years, massage therapy has been used as a
tool for healing. Hippocrates, the Father of modern medicine,
used massage frequently. Janet Travell, M.D., Staff Physician
to President John F. Kennedy, was an early pioneer in the
application of neuromuscular massage therapy. Today, medical
doctors, chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and massage
therapists advocate the use of massage therapy to ensure
maximum health (click
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Massage is well known for reducing stress and
promoting relaxation. And, a growing body of research also shows
that massage therapy is effective for relieving and managing chronic
and acute pain, a significant national health problem. According
to the National Institute for Health, more than one-third of all
Americans will suffer from chronic pain at some point in their
lives (click
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A full body massage provides relaxation, increased
body awareness and balance. It promotes general good health and
spirit of wellness (click
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A wellness massage focuses on a specific area
of pain that is usually caused by muscle overuse or minor injury.
The objective is relief from discomfort as well as education on
exercise and rehabilitation (click
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A medically necessary massage prescribed by
a physician with a specific treatment plan that is outcome based
with a specific goal for improvement within a certain time frame
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