NounSingular massage Plural massages massage (plural massages)
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Related termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle" or from Latin massa meaning "mass, dough". In distinction the ancient Greek word for massage was anatripsis, and the Latin was frictio. Massage involves acting on and manipulating the body with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, and feet. There are over eighty different recognized massage modalities. The most cited reasons for introducing massage as therapy have been client demand and perceived clinical effectiveness. In professional settings massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a massage chair, or lying on a mat on the floor. The massage subject may be fully or partly unclothed. Parts of the body may be covered with towels or sheets. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Where should one massage if they want to relieve stress? Q. I'm planning something out for a friend who is stressed to the max. Where should I massage them most to relieve stress? Thanks. Asked by fslcaptain737 - Mon Nov 5 14:53:52 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. I suggest everywhere..between the toes and the shoulders and back..aching feet usually smell due to sweat so if they are sweaty dry them using a cloth or something..stress is usually at the shoulders and back.. Answered by master denis - Wed Nov 7 04:17:31 2007 does massage therapy give you a heads up to Physical Therapy? or should I start out physical therapy aide? Q. I just wanted to know if it would be a good idea to get in massage therapy school before getting into Physical therapy and what would be a better option physical therapy aide or massage therapy just wondering? Asked by elsa - Mon Oct 20 11:55:11 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Other than the fact that you could earn money in your spare time, there is no advantage to becoming a massage therapist prior to becoming a PT. The level of anatomy offered at most MT schools is substandard to the gross human anatomy required by PT programs. PTs are hardly using massage anymore, and any techniques you really need to know as a PT take only a few hours to learn. Most employers would not consider having your MT and PT to be of any further asset. Becoming an assistant isn't worth the effort either. It would take you two years to get the degree and then you would find out that you have to start all over again to become a PT. Becoming an aide is possible, as it requires no formal experience. But it is not necessary to… [cont.] Answered by mistify - Mon Oct 20 20:07:20 2008 How long after I become a Certified Massage Therapist do I need to carry insurance?
Q. How long after I become a Certified Massage Therapist do I need to carry insurance? Where do I go or who do I call to get insurance to practice massage therapy? Asked by *~*~Mommy of 2 TTC#3*~*~ - Sun Jan 24 16:08:15 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. In most states you will be required to hold liability insurance for massage in order to receive your license and in some cases for certification. The main 2 massage insurance providers are ABMP and AMTA. Both are great organizations and can answer any questions you may have about coverage. Side note - Are you currently in school right now? And what state are you located in? Answered by Another Massage Therapist - Mon Jan 25 12:43:22 2010 From Yahoo Answer Search: "massage"  thetelegraph.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:54:27 GMT+00:00 Alton Telegraph alton clients often overlook stone therapy massage benefits because just getting a massage usually seems reward enough. ...  abcnews.go.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:46 GMT+00:00 ABC News The 40-year-old author, personal trainer, massage therapist and yoga instructor underwent 15 plastic surgeries on her face at a cost of more than $6000. ...  bloomberg.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:51:24 GMT+00:00 Bloomberg Osim International Ltd., Asia's biggest maker of massage chairs outside of Japan, plans to acquire Asian ... From Google News Search: "massage"  johankooij.nl 600px x 800px | 103.20kB [source page] Zondag 22 oktober 2006 zijn wij in het hotel gebleven bijkomen van de vlucht En hebben wij lekker in en bij het zwembad gezeten Julia heeft Jeannette nog een complete massage gegeven From Yahoo Image Search: "massage"  massagetherapy.netii.net admin Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:51:11 GM Oakville Spa On . Massage. Therapy . After a long day, nothing beats a hard earned . massage. , and not just the one given by a significant other, but an actual treatment regime performed by a highly trained therapist . ... From Google Blog Search: "massage"  youtube.com Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:23:56 PST Dr. Alan Weidner of www.massage-chair-relief.com shows recline function of Inada Sogno massage chair. Call 888-259-5380 for info.. youtube.com.  youtube.com Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:47:45 PDT Go to www.ZionTherapy.com for ordering information. Zion Alternative Therapy is an Official Nuga Medical Company Wellness Technology Retailer ... youtube.com.  youtube.com Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:46:02 PDT What a Life Animal Shelter is being created! Homeless/Foster kids will love and take care of the kids as much as possible! Fundraiser will be at ... youtube.com. From Google Video Search: "massage" |
