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Term
Therapuetic Massage
Definition
Therpeutic Massage is the sysemtatic manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of promoting circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxing the muscles, releif from pain, and the restoration of metabolic balance. Any one particular technique, or a combination of several technqiue can be used.
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Benefits of Massage Therapy/Body work
Definition
Therapeutic Massage and bodywork can improve circulation, help to lossen contracted muscles and stimulate weak muscles. Therapeutic massage and bodywork can also aid in relaxation, help to reduce stress, help to prevent and relieve pain form injuries and muscles spasm, and improve flexibility. It promotes deeper and easier breathing, improves postures and strengthens the immune system. Therapeutic massage and bodywork also fosters a peace of mind and a feeling of well being, promotes mental alertness, improves the ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriatley and enhances one's ability to calm thinking and creavity. It also increases the awareness of mind-boy connection.
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How the systems of the body benefits and

are affected by Massage Therapy

 

 

 

Definition

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Cirrculatory System

Nervous System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Immunity System

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BMT: Skeletal System
Definition

Skeletal System

 

1. Maintains posture & body balance

2. Reduces muscles tension that eventually causes structural problems

3. Increases the flow of nutrients to the bones

4. Promotes elimination of waste matter

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BMT: Muscular system
Definition

Muscular system

 

1. Relieves muscle tension & relaxes muscle spasm

2. Increases the supply f blood & nutrients to muscles

3. Helps to eliminate waste matter from muscles (espically latic acid)

4. helps to restore tone to flaccid muscles and partially compensates for lack of excerise adn inactivity because of illness or injury

5. Eliminates or prevents muscle adhesions resulting from injury

6. Increases flexibilty adn stregnth of joints

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BMT: Cirrculatory system
Definition

Circrculatory system

 

1. impoves blood circulation & relives congressation

2. increaes supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body

3. Eases the strain on the heart by helping to return blood to this vital organ, espically the immune system adn eliminating toxic wastes.

4. Pushes the movement of lymph through the body; thereby stregnthing the immune system and eliminating toxic wastes

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BMT: nervous system
Definition

Nervous system

 

1. Can either sedate/stimulate the nervous system depiending on teh technique used

2. By balancing the nervous system, affects all the systems of the body

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BMT: Respiratory System
Definition

Respiratiory System

 

1. Improves breathing patterns

2. Aids in relief of many long-term respiratory difficulties such as asthma & bronchitis

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BMT: Urinary System
Definition

Urinary system

 

1. Massaging the kidneys can cleanse the blood and tonify the entire system

2. In problems of swelling in the body, massage can affect the elimination of fluids

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BMT: Immunity System
Definition

Immunity System

 

1. Increase hemoglobins

2. Increase "T" cells

3. Promotes endocrine effects of healing

and well-being

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Brief/Overall History

of Massage Therapy

Definition

History of Massage Therapy

 

Dating back as far as 3,000 B.C. in the Chinese and Japanese cultures and 4,000 B.C.  in Greek History, massage therapy is considered to be one of the oldest treatments used by man. Hypocrites' writings include recommendaitons for the use of rubbing adn friction for joint adn circulation problems. In the United States during WW i & II massage therapist were employed in Army and Navy hospitals. Currently massage/bodywork are becoming more widely accepted in rehabilitation programs, pain clinics, stress reduction center, HIV clinics, hospices to name a few.

 

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HMT: Origins of Massage Therapy
Definition

Althought the origin of Chinese medicine is lost

in antiquity, therapeuticc massage is assumed to have developed from folk medicine. It has many

aspects in common with Oriential traditions,

such as Indian herbal medicine and

Persian medicine. It was believed to be first

written about 2000 B.C.

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HMT: 8000 B.C.
Definition

In 8000 B.C. the Yoga cult in India used

respiratory exercises for religion and healing

purposes as recorded in the Veda books

of wisdom

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HMT: Egyptian/Persian
Definition

Egyptian and Persian, as well as Japanese,

medical literatures are full of referrences to bath

treatments of various  kinds adn to massage

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HMT: Hypocrates/Asclepiades
Definition

Hypocrates learned masage as gymnastic

and Asclepiades, another eminemt Greek

physicans, held the practice of this art in such

esteem that he abandoned the use of all other medicines relying exclusiviely movement. He aslo made the discovery that sleep might be induced

by gentle stroking.

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HMT: Anicent Greeks
Definition

The Ancient Greeks Herodicus/Hippocrates

left behind them prescriptions for massage and

excercess. In 430 B.C. Hippocrates wrote:

"It is necessary to rub the shoulder following

reduction of a dislocated shoulder. It is necessary to rub the sholder gentaly adn smoothly" The Greeks prescribed elaborate bathhouses whereexcerciese, massage adn baths were available, butthese were parronized by the luxury-loving to theexclusion health seeke

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HMT: Middle Ages
Definition

In the 16th century was interest renewed, when Ambrose Pare sought an anatomical and physiological  foundations for "mechanotherapy".

From then on much was written about it, but nothing was actually done for mechanothrerapy until the beginning of the last century, when medical gymnastics and massage took on a new life therough the work of Per Henrik Ling of Sweeden (1176 - 1839).

 

 

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HMT: Per Hernik Ling
Definition

Per Hernik Ling of Sweeden (1776 - 1839)

 

He began a study of massage after he had cured

himself of rheumatish in the arm by percussions,

and developed a method consisting of masage and medical gymnastics w/o distinguishing b/tw the two. It often combined both in a stimultaneousapplication of the theory that massage is a form passaive gymnastics. He used his system on physicology, which was just emerging  as a science. His system /method would become to be known as "The Ling system"/ "Sweedish  Movement Treatment"

 

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HMT: In the 19th century
Definition

In 1813, the first college to include masage

in the cirrculam the Royal Gymnastics Centeral  Institute, was established in Stockholm by the Sweedish government. Between 1854 - 1918

the pracitice of massage developed from an obscure, unskilled trade to a field of medical health care, and the profession of physical therapy began.

 

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HMT: In the 20th century
Definition

During the 1900's there was several contributions to work of masage and what would help and lead up to it becoming a profession. Since 1980 Masage therapy rapidly developed into a new profession.It has established a national organization, theAmerican Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Masage Therapy has become a intergratal part of health care.

 

NOTE: More Information on HMT see notes

in Touch Therapies (Sweedish Massage I & II)

 

 

 

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Acupressure
Definition

Using fingers to apply firm & gentle pressure to key points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. The points are the same as used

in Acupuncture, where neddles are inserted

into the body. Use of this acient healing art

releases musclar tension and increases

cirrculation to aid in healing

Term
Acupunture
Definition

A pracitice originating in Asia, where small needles

are inserted and maneuvered into acpunture

points, pathways or meridians all over the body.

The technique is used to treat chronic pain and

relieves a variety of negative health symptoms.

Accupunture, like acupressure, is believed to fee the flow of postive energy or "chi" throughout

the bodyfor optimum health.

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Alexander Techniques
Definition

Treament which is utilized to restore the natural

balance and coordination of the body. It focuses on basic function such as sitting, standing, walking,

bending, reaching and can affect your breathing,

cirrculation, digestion and mental attitudes.

Widely used by actors, musicans, dancers

and athletes.

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Anma Massage
Definition
Amma Thearpy is a form of Oriental massage dating back 5 thosand yeas to the period of the yellow Empor. Amma is a highly refined and complex systme of bodywork whose techniques adn treatment stratgies comes the use of tradional oriental medical princples adn a western apporach of ogan dysfuction. Amma is conccerned with removing blockage and balancing the body's flow of engery along the meridians with a combination of many therapuetic  massage tegniques. This also involves uses energy points. A form of Qigong.
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Applied Kinesiology (AK)
Definition

Developed by George Goodheart, DC in 1964, this

technique includes muscle testing to evaluate

and restore balance to the body. The use of nutrition, diet, acupressure, education, exercise and

manipulation are included in the treatment.

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Aromatherapy
Definition

Aromatherapy is an ancient healing art that has

been used for thousands of years by the

Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Using essential

oils (oils extracted from flowers, herbs, resin,

woods and roots) for skin care treatment and bodywork, aromatherapy is used to aid in

relaxation, imporve cirrcualtion adn promotes the

healing of skin problems to name a few.

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Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Thearpy
Definition

An adapation of an acient form of barefoot massage

using deep compression effleurage glidding over

the body. Graviatitional force is combined with

centrifugal and centripetal movement to bring about

a structural change in chronic soft tissue damage. Correct application will provide deep relaxation and stimulate the lymphatic system of the body.

Bars are used over the head for balance and lubricant is applied.

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Aston-Patterning
Definition

A form of myofascial release which includes movements. Developed in 1977 by Judith Aston

which is a intergration massage, DT work, and movemt. Also it combines not only masage

work, but also a reeduction of the body through movement  and awearnce to maintain change. This was originated in Rolf but later motify to facilitate

rehabilitation, imporve preformance, and prevent

injury called Aston Patterning.

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Attunement
Definition

A non-invasive therapy incorporating non-touch

and occasional light touch that balances the

physiologic and energetic functions of the body.

Attuenement opens the sacred space for health,

healing and well-being.

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Ayurvedic Massage
Definition

Used in India, means "life knowledge"

or "right living".Could be consider the orgianal form of hoistic medicine. Included in the treatment is the

use of Seame oil to help cleanse the body and aid 

in the removal of toxins. Also focuses on balance and harmany of the physical, mental, soical and spiritual aspects of one's life.

Term
Back Facials
Definition

Usually incorporates Swedish massage of the back

with with aromatherapy and salt glows 

to relieve dry, oily, and itchy skin.

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Berrywork
Definition

This bodywork was created by the late

Lauren Berry, PT. He was a contemporary of

Trager, Feldenkrais and Rolf who devised a

system of "correctives" that involve

strectches adn that work the fasica, cartilage

and joints. His work is possesed on through

the teaching of his advanced students.

Term

Bindgewebs/Connective

(Tissue Reflex Massage)

Definition

Developed by Elizabeth Dicke in the 1930's light storkes with focus on the superifical fasica are

employed. No oils or lubricants are used.

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Bonnie Prudden Mytotherapy
Definition

A method of relaxing muscle spasm, improving

cirrculation, and alleviating pain,. Method was

developed by Bonnie Prudden in 1976

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Bowen Therapy
Definition

Bowen Therapy, developed by Tom Bowen, in

the mid 1950's , is a very gentle technique using

thumbs and fingers over specific muscle groups adn

connective tissue. With frequent pausing b/tw

each series of moves, the body is given time to allow energy to flow to the specific area. This treatment enables results by activating the body's

own ablitity to realign, balance and heal itself resulting in healing.

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Breast Massage
Definition
Massage of the breast tissue for the prevention as well as treatment of breast cancer. Helps to rid body toxins bulid-up and facilitates lymph flow.
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Breema & Self Breema
Definition

Reeema bodywork and Self-Breema exercise use

nurturing touch, tension-relieving stretches,

and rthymthic movement to create balance b/tw

mind, body and feelings. Breema's Nine Princple of Harmony support the Body's instinctive healing

energy and guide us toward our natural state of

balance. Breema bodywork is done fully clothed 

and is a comfortable, enjoyable and beneficial for both recipient adn practitioner.

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Chair/Seated Massage
Definition

Usually provided in a business or corporate setting. Also used for introducing clients to Massage adn 

and bodywork. Clients remain fully clothed.

Swedish masage is generally the technique

that is used.

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Chi Nei Tsang
Definition
Working mostly on the abdomen, this treatment will optimize the function of internal organs by treating the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual areas. 
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Clinical Pracitices
Definition

Clinical Pracitices are often facilities when the

general public receives massage and bodywork

within a supervised setting this given the student

the opportunity to intergrate the modalities

learned within a clincial setting. It can be an integral piecein the overall development of

the professional skills, business savvy, and

self-counfedence needed for sucess.

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Couples Massage
Definition

Usually offered to teach couples, partners and freinds the basic elements of therapuetic massage.

Swedish and reflexology are the most popular

techniques, however, acupressure, aromatherapy and polarity as well as many other modalities

may be included

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Cranio/Sacral
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Cupping Massage
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Deep Tissue
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Cadanain Deep Tissue
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
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Engery Bodywork
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Facial Massage
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Feldenkrais
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Fitness Trainer/Bodyworker
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Geriatric Massage
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Hellerwork
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Hospice Massage
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Hot Stone Massage Therapy
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Hydrotherapy
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Infant Massage
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Intergrated Engery Therapy
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Intutive Massage
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Jin Shin Do
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Kahuna Healing
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Kinesiology
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Kolden Technique
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Lomi Lomi (Hawiiain) Massage
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Looyenwork
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Mannual Lymph Drainage
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Marma-Point Massage
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Massotherapy
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Medical Massage Thearpy
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Muscle Engery Technique
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Muscle Relax Technique
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Myofasical Techniques
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Myotherapy
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Naprapathy
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Neuromuscular Thepary
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Newborn Therapy
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Oncology Massage
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Ortho-bionomy
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Orthopedic Massage
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Pain Management
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Pathology
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Pfrimmer Deep Muscle
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Physiology
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Polarity
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Postural Integration
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Prenatal/Pregnanacy Massage
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular

Facilitations (PNF)

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QiGong
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Raindrop Technique
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Reflexology (hand/foot)
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Reiki
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Relaxation Massage
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Rolfing
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Rosen Method
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Rubenfeld Synrgy Method
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Russian Massage
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Shiatsu
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Somatics (Essalen)
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Strain Counter Strain
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Stress Reduction
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Structural Intergration
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Sweedish Massage
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Thai Massage
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Therapeutic Massage
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Therapeutic Touch
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Touch for Health
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Trager
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Trigger Point Therapy
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Tui Na
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Visceral Manipulation
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Watsu
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Zero Balancing
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Sports Massage
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Spa Techniques

(Scandeveian/European Spa Therapies)

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PIJAT (Indonesian Massage)
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Indications in Massage Therapy
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Contra-indications in Massage Therapy
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Modalities
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Soft Tissue
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