Massage Therapy Overview

Therapeutic massage, manipulating body tissue with the hands, heals muscles and promotes better circulation. First used over 3,000 years ago by the Chinese, massage therapy was a mainstay among other ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Japanese, Egyptians, Romans and Arabs. A Swedish gymnastics instructor, Per Henrik Ling, developed modern massage therapy in the early 19th century. The Swedish method combined exercise with massage to treat joint and muscle pain. In the 1850s, George and Charles Taylor, two brothers who studied massage in Sweden, brought this method to the U.S. Today it is a common treatment technique.

Three types of hand movements are used by massage therapists. Stroking, which can be light or hard, is meant to relax muscles and improve circulation. Compression—including kneading, squeezing and friction—stretches muscles and tendons to facilitate movement. Percussion, repeatedly striking the massage point with the sides of the hands, improves circulation. Massage therapy is effective for patients who suffer a range of conditions from arthritis to paralysis. It is often used to relieve pain and reduce swelling.

Massage Therapists in Austin

Tonatzin Barragan LMT, BS Massage Therapist	send email
"I seek those committed to a path of well-being, who are: Communicative - so we can discover what is causing your stress or pain (to remove or change it); Enthusiastic - you know ..." See full profile	1003 Arcadia Ave Austin, Texas 78757
Deborah Norton Massage Therapist	send email
"The ideal client are all clients that walk away with a smile!rnI thrive in seeing the benefits given in the rnrelaxed,rejuvenated and healthier client.rnI treat those with the need to relax,muscle aches/pain ..." See full profile	3009 Huron Club Court Austin, Texas 78738 (512) 263-0774
Robin E. Swenson RMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Modern living places a variety of stresses on our bodies and minds that can result in physical discomfort. Massage Therapy helps in achieving natural, healthy relief from pain and discomfort using a ..." See full profile	8801 RR 620 N. Austin, Texas 78726 (512) 565-2773
Linda V Craig BS, RMT Massage Therapist	send email
"My approach is sensitively applied moderate to deep pressure for relief of pain and tension. I have been fortunate to work with a wide variety of people, elderly, young, athletic, injured, those ..." See full profile	5107 Martin Avenue Austin, Texas 78751 (512) 323-6486
Ammathyst Love Rose LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"I am a licensed massage therapist. I offer a relaxing and deep massage for my clients. Each massage is suited for the individual's personal needs. I.e. if you just want to relax, ..." See full profile	Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 799-5093
Craig E Matthews LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Each session is tailored to your specific needs by blending massage modalities such as swedish/relaxation, deep tissue, sports massage, active and passive stretching and acupressure to relieve tension and pain, headaches, repetitive ..." See full profile	14428 Robert I Walker Blvd. Austin, Texas 78728 (512) 989-7733

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