Massage Therapy?

[geekchic9]

Has anyone found/learned about permanent emotional benefits from massage therapy, and if so, where can I read more about it?

I'm not a practitioner, just a happy customer. I have realized shortly after a massage that I have taken myself way too seriously in the past. I've also become more accepting of traumatic events that have happened to me, because of the wonderful accepting feelings I get during the massage. I have no idea how my therapist does it, but her technique is like a cross between traditional massage and EFT. It's so great that I am going to tell my talk therapist about her, so she can recommend other people to the massage therapist when they are going through tougher times.

[Shamou]

geekchic!

The mind (emotions) cannot be separated from the body... what we experience emotionally is reflected and impregnated in our body... and, in that way, a massage is a bit like a cleansing of those embodied experiences... I have seen tremendous beneficial changes in my patients following massages...

The power of the human touch can be mind boggling... I highly recommend it...

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[skinnyninja]

My girlfriend has a condition called "Slipping Rib Syndrome" which can be quite painful, so she gets massages every couple of weeks.

Over the last couple of months, I have basically taught myself the art of massage, and she claims that I am just as good as many of her massage therapists that she visits (but not all of them!).

This video series on Youtube is what kicked it off for me. With a little practice almost anyone will be more than satisfied with your efforts. The lady teaching the video is excellent. Highly recommended!

[openeyes]

Several friends and I massage each other most every week. It's a great way to strengthen bonds and simply feel wonderful for a while. Sometimes we'll have five or more people lined up massaging each other, other times 2-5 people work on one person. Quite fun For me touch is a great way of balancing emotions. Babies are the same. We all need skin contact of one form or another.

[Shamou]

Originally Posted by skinnyninja

With a little practice almost anyone will be more than satisfied with your efforts.

I agree with you... you don't have to be a rocket scientist to be able to give a good massage... A little TLC (that's "tender loving care") and a little baby powder will do wonders...

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[Gene]

Originally Posted by geekchic9

Has anyone found/learned about permanent emotional benefits from massage therapy, and if so, where can I read more about it?

I really enjoy massage. I use it to get in touch with my deeper self. It is especially useful when I am feeling some intense emotion that appears in my life. Massage also is just nice physically for me.

I could go on and on but I will stop now!