The process of healing through hands-on manipulation is older than any other healing methods. Almost every culture has integrated bodywork into its health care practices throughout history. The evolution of pharmaceutical, surgical, and technological medicine began to diminish the medical use of massage in the earlier part of this century. Massage Therapy was recognized as a profession in the United States in 1943 with the establishment of The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). A Holistic approach to self-improvement was reborn during the 1960's and 1970's. …
