| Massage has been used as a curing therapy for | | | | movements like petrissage work deeply. |
| many thousands of years. Records dating back to | | | | Petrissage movements such as wringing and |
| 2700 B.C. show that in China massage was used | | | | kneading will help to relieve tension promoting |
| to treat many illnesses or to prevent any. Even | | | | deep relaxation in the tissues and muscles. |
| Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician writing in | | | | What to expect? |
| 400 B.C., recommended that physicians should | | | | As no two people are alike, the body massage |
| treat war or sports injuries with rubbing and | | | | routine will be tailored to the client's needs. For |
| massage. | | | | those clients who are apprehensive about a |
| The ancient cultures of Japan, Rome, Egypt and | | | | massage treatment and of course the stigma |
| Arabia all considered massage to be calming, | | | | attached to this may need some reassurance. A |
| soothing and relaxing, and also very important as | | | | professional Massage Therapist will offer this |
| a therapeutic therapy. Now, in the 21st century, | | | | treatment respecting the client's modesty at all |
| there are many different kinds of massage | | | | times. The client is covered in towels, which are |
| therapies available, each of which offers specific | | | | turned back to reveal only the area to be |
| benefits to the mind and body. Full Body Massage | | | | massaged at that time. Areas massaged in a full |
| is one of them. | | | | body massage are normally back, legs (back and |
| These forms of specific massage can be used to | | | | front), arms front of shoulders and optionally |
| treat a wide range of conditions, plus they can be | | | | abdomen. |
| used to simply unwind and relax. | | | | By ensuring you call only a reputable, established |
| What are the benefits? | | | | company that has professional certificates and |
| Full Body Massage promotes relaxation and | | | | qualifications for its therapists, you will receive a |
| improved sleep, eases the symptoms of stiff, | | | | wonderful, relaxing, treatment. |
| tired joints, encourages improved circulation and | | | | Why a Full Body Massage? |
| speeds up digestion. Clients who have experienced | | | | The massage is good for people who want to |
| these forms of dedicated massage report that | | | | unwind and relax! It is a very relaxing and |
| they find the treatment soothing and relaxing. | | | | soothing massage. Available full Body Massages |
| The skin's natural functions will be stimulated | | | | are for example: |
| improving the condition of the skin and the | | | | -Swedish |
| warmth created will help relax the body physically | | | | -Holistic |
| and mentally. Full Body Massage technique involves | | | | -Deep Tissue |
| a sequence of movements working superficially | | | | -Aromatherapy |
| and deeper into the tissue layers. Movements | | | | As with any massage, it's a good idea to avoid big |
| such as effleurage work over the skin with the | | | | meals and alcohol beforehand. |
| palm of the hand producing relaxation, whereas | | | | |