"The scientific art and system of the assessment of and the manual application to the superficial soft tissue of skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and the structures that lie within the superficial tissue by using the hand, foot, knee, arm, elbow and the forearm through the systematic external application of touch, stroking (effleurage), friction, vibration, percussion, kneading (petrissage), stretching, compression, or passive and active joint movements within the normal physiologic range of motion. Also included are adjunctive external applications of water, heat, and cold for the purposes of establishing and maintaining good physical condition and health through normalizing and improving muscle tone, promoting relaxation, stimulating circulation, and producing therapeutic effects on the respiratory and nervous system, and the subtle interactions between all body systems. These intended effects are accomplished through the energetic and mind/body connections in a safe, nonsexual environment that respects the client's self-determined outcome for the session."
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- Sandy Fritz, Author
from Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage |
"Last year, when Dennis Specht was in my area of Oregon, I received my first bodywork treatment from him. At that time I was using 2 arm-crutches. However, following my first session with him I was able to walk without any crutches at all! I felt so good that it was like walking on air! That feeling lasted for months. This year the diminished cartilage behind my kneecaps has gotten even worse. After my second session with Dennis in October, I could once more walk without crutches. I have more balance and a great deal less pain." — Sharon Jakeways Treasurer Oregon Massage Therapy Association
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Additional Article:
Joan Boryysenko on Massage
Massage Therapy Journal, Fall 1999
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