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Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is literally one of the oldest and simplest forms of therapy in the world. It is a system that involves stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body in order to relieve pain and to relax and tone the body. Massage is truly a combination of science and art, and provides a relaxing experience by use of artistic hand strokes on the body. The practice of massage has its roots in the ancient Chinese, Greek, Roman, Indian and Egyptian eras.

Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin even though this is all most people care about. Massage also works on the soft tissues such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the body in order to improve muscle tone. It helps by stimulating blood circulation in the body, thereby assisting the lymphatic system and improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.

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