Massage was known in Europe since the times of Hippocrates, 480 BC. It consisted then, and now, of various applied movements administered with hands upon the skin, tissues, muscles, tendons, ligaments and organs. Using techniques involving friction, kneading, tapping, vibration and more, health could be maintained and more so, restored. In that time, Massage was considered  the “original” Physical Therapy, without all the lights and gadgets. Massage co-existed with exercise…..The ancients saw that combining the two would produce benefits. Take heed,  athletes and weekend warriors.

Among the first recipients of Massage were the Greek and Roman Gladiators, who appreciated it’s positive effects; under severe stress a poor “performance” was often  a final performance.

The modern day Gladiator (business person) grapples with phones, conferences, meetings, presentations, computer screens, and although each exchange is not a matter of life or death, it ought to be reconciled that each little stress-or adds up. Stress can and does kill.