1. Bodywork
"The physician must be experienced in many things, but most assuredly in rubbing." Hippocrates
Hayden Gustafson

2. Background/History Most likely the oldest form of healing
The oldest written records go back 3,000 years ago to China
There is evidence found in cave paintings from 15,000 B.C. that shows the therapeutic benefits of touch
Touch is a human tendency we all use, it is an instinct

3. Hippocrates believed that all physicians needed to know massage, and be well acquainted with it
Fun fact: in ancient Rome, massage was a standard medical practice. Julius Caesar received a massage everyday to help control his epileptic seizures
In the U.S., massage practice diminished around the 1930’s with the development of pharmaceutical, surgical, and technological medicine

4. Philosophical Foundation
Circulation of Blood
Movement of Lymphatic Fluid
Release of Toxins
Release of Tension
Structure and Function are Interdependent
Enhancement of All Bodily Systems
Mind/Body Integration
Reduction of Stress

5. Benefits
Swedish massage- promotes relaxation, relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and restore flexibility and range of motion
Deep-tissue massage- treats tight muscles and relieves lower back pain
Lymphatic massage- stimulates lymph flow, which helps remove blood proteins and excess water from spaces between cells, allowing them to receive oxygen
Reflexology- improved energy, enhanced digestion, relief of back pain and headaches

6. Healing Touch- relaxation, and pain reduction
Therapeutic Touch- relief of fatigue and pain, and reduced stress and anxiety

7. Limitations
Not suitable for people with blood circulation disorders, as it loosen blood clots
Should not be administered to anyone suffering from excessive fever, vomiting, varicose veins, nausea, and jaundice
Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
Not recommended for someone immediately after chemotherapy or radiatation

8. Becoming a Practitioner
There are many types of massage, which means many ways to learn and be certified or get a degree
Require hands-on experience, and hours completed
Reflexology certification
I interviewed Julie Gustafson

9. Importance to Me
I have just recently decided I want to study massage therapy
My mom has greatly influenced, and encouraged me
I love it!

10. References
Collinge, William (n.d.). Bodywork & Somatic Therapies: Massage Therapy and Bodywork: Healing Through Touch. Retrieved from lth/Article/Massage_Therapy_and_Bodywork_Healing _Through_Touch/1946 Natural Healers. ( ). History of Massage Therapy. Retrieved from: .com/massage- therapy/history/ Triviera, Larry Jr., & American Holistic Medical Association (2001). The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health. Canada: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.