2^nd Traditional Medicine and Plant Science

Message Therapies

Massage therapy is one of the oldest forms of medicine. Massage treatment has been practiced in almost every culture throughout human history, but besides being extremely relaxing, you’re probably wondering what actually happens to your body Massage is mentioned in ancient Chinese medicinal books dating back more than 4,000 years. Since Hippocrates, the "father of medicine," massage has been supported in Western healthcare practises. Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the body's soft tissues, primarily involving manual (hands-on) techniques such providing fixed or moveable pressure, holding, and manipulating muscles and body tissues. Massage treatment has been shown to improve pulmonary function in juvenile asthma patients, reduce psychoemotional discomfort in those with chronic inflammatory bowel disease, aid weight gain, improve motor development in preterm infants, and boost immune system performance.