The basis of massage is touch…

- the most fundamental of human needs; in fact, touch is so important that if it is absent or withdrawn it can lead to all sorts of problems, ranging from failure to thrive in babies, irritability and bad behavior in children and depression in adults.

Ancient Egypt and Greece

The Ancient Egyptians used massage extensively for health and beauty that can be seen in tomb paintings dating back to 3,000BC.

Massage aids relaxation, directly affecting the body systems that govern heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and digestion.  It lowers the amount of stress hormones circulating in a body improving your immune system.

Massage or stroking fingers or the gliding of an icyball or thermalball across the skin induces a feeling of comfort and well-being.  Endorphins are released which play an important role in pain relief.  Stronger, more vigorous massage helps stretch tense muscles and ease stiff joints.

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