Massage Therapy Essay

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Massage therapy can be a wonderfully beneficial therapy for children of all ages. With babies, a lack of physical contact can lead to a failure to thrive or cause depression as the children get older. In older children, massage therapy has been shown to be beneficial for children with special needs, ADHD, autism, asthma, eczema, stress and a number of other issues.

The soothing nature of massage, it's immunity boosting effects and relaxation benefits help to promote healthy growth and emotional development in children.

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