Massage therapy: Natural Health Dictionary on Massage therapy

Massage therapy: General term for a range of manual approaches to enhance relaxation, elevate mood, reduce blood pressure, decrease pain and heighten immune responses. It involves the practice of kneading or otherwise manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft or connective tissue.

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For more articles on Massage therapy , see: : Massage therapy , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

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The definition and meaning of Massage therapy is extracted from the home page of The Institute for Health & Healing.

"The Institute for Health & Healing is the largest integrative medical center in the nation with over 40 practitioners and doctors practicing more than 35 holistic therapies. It was created to support healing and healthier ways of living, both for individuals and communities. The Institute was founded in 1994 by joining three long-standing programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. California Pacific Medical Center is the largest private, not-for-profit medical center in California and a Sutter Health affiliate. It is a tertiary referral center, providing access to advanced medical care with a patient-centered focus.

Please visit http://www.cpmc.org for more information.

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