Massage Therapy Massage, according to the English Dictionary, means "The manipulation of soft tissues of the body with the hands." This would make sense because the word itself is believed to have derived from the Arabic "mass" or "mas'h" which means "to press softly." Ancient writings show that the Chinese had a system of massage 5,000 years ago, as did the Hindus, Japanese and Ancient Egyptians. The writers of the Greek Dynasty show that it was an important part of their medicinal system and this was transferred to the Roman Empire. Galen, a famous Physician in Rome during 2nd Century AD was an advocate of massage in the treatment of injuries and certain diseases. Massage seemed to disappear with the decline of the Roman Empire and through the Middle Ages until it reappeared in writings in the 16th Century. In the 19th Century, a Swede, Henrich Ling developed a scientific system based on exercise and physiology and upon his death in 1839 it formed the basis of the modern concept of massage. What Massage Does For You Massage is a wonderfully soothing experience giving total relaxation and a sense of well-being aiding the promotion of being stress free It can help relieve aches and pains by relaxing muscles which in turn can assist in loosening joints Massage can aid athletes in their preparation for competition as it helps ease muscle tensions Massage will take away the waste products of the body and introduce fresh nutrients helping one's metabolism to run more efficiently and effectively, whilst also giving rise to the promotion of good skin Therapeutic massage can benefit the sick and healthy alike Pricing Massage Therapy: Back: £ 21.50 - Single Session £ 107.50 - Course of 6 Sessions Back, Head, Neck & Shoulders: £ 26.50 - Single Session £132.50 - Course of 6 Sessions Full Body Massage: £ 36.50 - Single Session £182.50 - Course of 6 Sessions Full Body Massage (including Hands and Feet): £ 39.50 - Single Session £197.50 - Course of 6 Sessions