Massage Evolution and timeline by Paula A McKenzie

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Galen believed in exercise, healthy diet, rest and massage as integral pieces in restoring and maintaining a healthy body. While the wealthy received massages in their homes by personal physicians, many Romans were treated in public baths where trainers and doctors delivered massages.

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The history of massage therapy dates back to 3000 BCE (or earlier) in India, where it was considered a sacred system of natural healing. Used by Hindus in Ayurveda “life health” medicine, massage therapy was a practice passed down through generations to heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses

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Reflexology

The Egyptians made their contribution to massage when they created reflexology in 2500 BC.

Swedish Massage

We know now that Dutch doctor Johann Georg Mezger around 868 invented Swedish massage.

History of Massage

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Hippocrates

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named at the "farther of medicine" treated physical injuries in the 5th century BCE with friction, a massage technique, and was the first to prescribe a combination of massage, proper diet, exercise, fresh air and music to restore a healthy imbalance