Massage Therapy may be defined as the manipulation of the soft tissues in the human body. It can be used for stress reduction and relief of pain. It promotes healing and prevents disease and is a useful, essential part of the healing process. There are many types of massage therapies.

Swedish System

Shiatsu

Reflexology

Joint Manipulation

Muscular Manipulation

Sports Massage

Aromatherapv Body Massage

"I can’t think of anything more relaxing than a massage for a person under stress.” Roni DeLuz,

Some very personal accounts of massaging experiences:

A 48 year old woman, dying of cancer, with only a few days left to live, was given daily light massages to the face and hands, light pressure to the back, arms and legs. She became more and more alert, eventually living for several more months. Before she died she said the massages were the best part of her day and she fought harder to live, looking forward to the next session.

A 54 year old man who was laid off of his job. developed severe depression and smoked a pack of cigarettes a night. He eventually gave up his cigarettes when promised a nightly massage instead.

Other Body Work or non-invasive techniques used by Holistic Health Care Practitioners may include the following:

Polarity                                                 Reiki
Rolfing                                                  Accu-Pressure
Deep Muscle Therapy                              Lami
Myotherapy                                           Heller Work
Neuro-Muscular Release                           Technique                                     Integrated Psycho-Physical Balancing