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15000bc Pyrenees

Paintings within cave dwellings

3000 bc ancient China

Cong Fu Tao Tse okay known book still used

2760 bc ancient China

Nei Ching therapeutic touch hands on healing

2500 bc Egypt

Reflexology Pharaoh's physician tomb manipulating posts of hand and feet

1800 bc India

Hindu Ayurveda code of life

1000 bc Greece

Homer uses oil medium treat conditions and relieve pain

776 bc Greece

Massage of athletes Olympic before and after games

500 bc Greece

Medical writings of Herodicus

Physician integrated massage first to say massage should be slow and gentle in beginning and increase in pressure

400 bc Greece

Medical writings of Hippocrates anatripsis rub toward heart, knew instinctively

100-44 bc Rome

Julius Caesar, used daily to test nerve pain

90 bc ancient China

Acupuncture channels meridians

2 bc ancient China

Qi Gong and Tui Na medical massage exercise and massage skill life energy

50 ad Rome

Celsus writes DeMedicina 8 volumes of medical knowledge, 7 have massage. Preventive health, best medicine to need no medicine

130-201 ad Greece

Galen and manual medicine worked with gladiator prior to fights book, manual medicine

450 ad Europe

Dark ages begin Constantine adopts Christianity strict rules no touch, only midwives

589-617 ad ancient China

Sui dynasty massage considered medical specialty. Imperial medical academy decided to authorize specialists to take charge of daily treatments and to teach

600 ad Japan

Shiatsu

1000 Persia

Avicenna writes the canon of medicine

1368 to 1644 ancient China

Ming Dynasty Tuina massage

1450 Europe

Dark Ages end with Renaissance

1550 France

Physician Ambrose pare

1600 Italy

Mercurialis writes D'art gymnastica

1776- 1839 Sweden

Per Henrick Ling medical gymnastics father of Swedish massage

1800 Japan

Reiki Dr mikao usui

1850 Holland

Johann Mezger names hand strokes / massage

1850 United States

George and Charles Taylor introduce massage

1879 United States

Douglas Graham lomi lomi massage and the history of massage

1880 United States

Mary Jacobi and Victoria White New York doctors research the benefit of massage and ice packs

1884 Europe

British Medical Association cracks down known as a massage scandal of 1884

1894 Europe

Society of trained masseuses found women set the standards for the education and training for massage therapy saved the profession

1895 Austria

Sigmund Freud used massage and healing techniques saying massage could soothe the body and calm the mind

1900 Germany

Albert Hoffa writes technique der massage massage first ever massage text still used today

1913 United States

Dr. William Fitzgerald reflexology and zones how the body was made up of zones

1927 United States

New York society MTs first massage Association

1930 Europe

Stanley Leif creates neuromuscular therapy applying pressure to an area can relieve pain

1930 s United States

Ida Rolf biochemists developed a form of myofascial release

1933 France

Emil and Estrid Vodder lymphatic drainage both of these begin to study the lives system like something decreased inflammation

1937 France

Rene Maurice Gattefosse for aromatherapy father of aromatherapy wrote many books

1939 United States

FS MTA Florida State Massage Therapy oldest recognized masseuse Association

1943 United States

Chicago Association forms also known as Chicago American massage

1947 United States

Randolph stone polarity therapy

1958 United States

AMTA founded American Massage Therapy Association originated from Chicago

1960 United States

Massage massage revived are responsible for the holistic movement of hippies

1964 United States

George Goodheart applied kinesiology

1969 United States

John Barnes myofascial release therapy

1971 United States

Rolf Institute founded in Boulder Colorado

1972 Ukraine

Moshe Feldenkrais studies martial arts and combining martial art movements and application of hands on work mostly stretching relieve pain

1977 United States

Judith Aston Aston patterning work with adderall combined dance and body work for greater awareness of physical function and form

1978 United States

Joseph Heller Heller work include a dialogue with bodywork

1980 United States

Harold Dull Watsu water massage with client utilizing weightlessness stretching and breathing

1983 United States

Janet Travell and David Simmons trigger points both of these wrote the Bible trigger point she was JFK's for personal physician

1985 United States

Massage magazine started

1987 United States

ABMP was founded

1988 United States

NCBTMB was created by AMTA known as the National Certificate for therapeutic massage and bodywork

1990 United States

David Palmer create onsite massage massage aka chair massage

1992 United States

Touch Research Institute Dr Tiffany Field Miami pediatric doctor interested in massage when daughter was born premature studies with prenatal work and preemies

1997 United States

Cherie Sohnen-Moe business first business book for massage therapist

1998 United States

NCC AM founded founded National Center for complimentary and alternative medicine

1999 United States

Nina McIntosh the educated Hearts first ethics book for massage therapist

2005 United States

FSMTB created Federation of State massage therapy boards built a support system to implement regulations and procedures to establish safe and effective massage

2007 United States

MBLex Exam massage and bodywork licensing exam common thread exam practice is across the United States what is used today comprehensive

Indications

Conditions within the body for which massage is recommended

Contraindications

Conditions within the body for which massage is not recommended or for which massage should be modified

Swedish massage

Generic massage utilizing the seven Swedish movements total body relaxation oriented lubrication is indicated for general stress and tension insomnia touch deprivation benefits include improve circulation Lathan muscles improved joint mobility ability to relax improved body awareness

Effleurage

Sliding gliding movements stimulates relaxation response enhances venous return provides passive stretch to muscle

Petrissage

Needing lifting pressing and squeezing releases muscular waste increases local circulation assist venous return separates muscle fiber

Friction

Quick rubbing and or compression with movement releases facial layers breaks down scar tissue

Tapotement

Percussive movements tapping slapping cupping hacking beating stimulates blood flow and nerve response

Vibration

Quick oscillation movement stimulates blood flow and releases constricted muscle

Joint movement

Mobilizing movement around articulation releases ligamentous tissue and muscle around joints

Static pressure

Pressure applied to trigger points releases muscular constrictions

Esalen massage

Modification of Swedish massage slow soothing nurturing strokes intended to bring client into deeper body awareness

Cayce Riley massage

Modification of Swedish massage strokes integrate vigorous rhythmic pressure and compression resulting in muscular and energetic balance

Medical massage

Variation on Swedish for pathologic conditions including frozen shoulder fibromyalgia cerebral palsy Parkinson's Bell's palsy whiplash generally localized utilized in medical clinical and rehabilitation settings

sports massage

Variation on Swedish massage pre-event massage booth performance will increasing range of motion and preventing injury post-event massage flushes acid restores muscle tone and rehabilitate injury from exertion

Trigger point therapy

Also known as neuromuscular therapy static pressure applied to dense tissue areas releases referred pain releases muscle tension and constriction

Prenatal massage

Modified Swedish techniques specifically addresses indications arising from shift in center of gravity from pregnancy generally administered in second and third trimesters

Infant massage

Very light strokes intended to stimulate growth assess metabolic function

Animal massage

First show animals assist postural balance and performance rehabilitative for injury of show animals and pets

Seated chair massage

Received clothed no lubrication focuses on stress release of the neck shoulders and back

Geriatric massage

Variation on Swedish massage addresses postural imbalances common in seniors also indicated for touch deprivation strokes also address osteoporosis decreased bone density

Kinesiology

Muscle testing to assess the strength or weakness of a muscle

Applied kinesiology

Muscle testing to assess the strength or weakness of a muscle as well as organ and system function

Touch for health

Muscle testing to assess the strength or weakness of a muscle organ and system function emotion and blockage of meridians

Reflexology

Manipulates reflex zones on the feet hands and less often ears

Aromatherapy

Application of essential oils derived from flowers plants trees and herbs in order to stimulate balance or relax the body

Lymphatic drainage

Indicated for fluid retention boosting the immune system uses very light pumping strokes to move lymphatic fluid toward the lymph nodes for filtration and the thoracic duct reabsorption into the bloodstream

Hydrotherapy

Use of water and/or compresses of varying thermal degrees for either increasing or decreasing blood flow to muscle and or joints

Shiatsu

Finger pressure therapy accesses the flow of Chi through 12 meridian

Jin shin do Body Mind acupressure

Translate in Japanese has the way of the compassionate spirit applies finger pressure to two points local and distal of Meridian in order to open the flow of energy utilizes dialogue in order to connect and emotion or memory or experience to the physical feeling of the energy flow

Polarity therapy

Seeks to restore energetic balance to the entire being based in Ayurveda utilizes gentle touch nutritional counseling exercise and psychological dialogue to bring about the balance of the entire being

Healing Touch therapeutic touch

Assesses the body energy aura clear any blockages or tension within the ENERGY body seals any leaks relieves pain relax with tissue and muscle cleared anxiety comfort fear

Reiki

Seeks to balance the major 7 and minor energy centers of energy Body bridges energy through the polarity of the hands to stimulate weak centers within the energy of the strong centers

Deep fascia

Connects muscle to bone

Myofascia

Connects muscle to muscle

Structural integration

Focuses on realigning the body structure around the central axis of the spine

Rolfing

Brand name for structural integration

Aston patterning

Rolfing combined with movement reeducation

Heller work

Rolfing combined with movement reeducation and interactive dialogue regarding the emotional issues that may arise during treatment

Myofascial release

Gentle form of pressing on and stretching connective tissue that is restricted by injury trauma or stored somatic emotional holding patterns

Feldenkrais

One on one session between therapist and client also called functional integration

Trager

Gentle rhythmic rocking kneading shaking vibrating and stretching movements help release holding patterns improve range of motion and reeducate movement of the body

Alexander Technique

Improve the lighting of the head neck and torso through gentle touch and hands-on support of the body's movement by the practitioner releases the head up off of the spine length of the neck and torso widens the back

Certification

Is a degree / certificate that you receive from an educational institution stating that you have completed the required classes for your education

Licensure

Is issued by the state / government body that regulates that the degree is typically referred to as a board

AMTA American Massage Therapy Association

Nationwide organization they offer liability and insurance to massage therapist

ABMP associated bodywork and massage professionals

Nationwide organization they offer liability insurance massage therapist they also offer continuing education free webinars and networking

TMTA tennessee Massage Therapist Association

Local group here in Nashville that is a division of a MTA they offer networking support continuing education do not offer insurance

Steam distillation

Method of which essential oils are extracted from plants flowers

Anatripsis

Move towards heart

Margaret brewer introduce massage therapy to the United States

False

Cranial Sacral Therapy utilizes deep pressure

False

Effleurage is a long smooth gliding strokes

True

The ABMP provides liability insurance to its members

True

A warm soak is contraindicated for a swollen ankle

True

Traditional massage modalities are popular in European cultures

True

Certification is a government regulation of educated therapies

False

Rolfing restores body alignment by manipulation of deep fascia

True

Aromatherapy uses smell and vibrational energy to balance the body

True

Acupressure is an Asian form of chiropractic work

False

Physician who created the medical code of ethics

Hippocrates

Term meaning massage towards the heart

Anatripsis

Psychologist who developed Swedish massage known as the father of Massage

Henrick

The process used for driving essential oils from plants

Steam distillation

What does Reiki use

Chakra work

How many hours must you complete for licensure in Tennessee

500

Amanda's favorite modality

Cranial sacral or neuromuscular