Massage Therapy: An Ancient and Sacred System of Natural Healing

The therapeutic practice of using touch as a healing technique dates back thousands of years ago, as early as 2350 BC. Years of ancestral knowledge passed down through generations and cultures are still being taught and used today. These ancient practices are used to prevent and cure illnesses, help with pain management, reduce stress, promote relaxation, better sleep quality, improve circulation, and many other vital health benefits.

Giving rise to the traditional Japanese massage and most commonly known techniques today, shiatsu combines ancient Chinese and Western therapies to enhance energy levels. Practitioners focus on stimulating the pressure points in the body using thumbs, fingers, and palms to activate the bodies natural resistance to illnesses and rebalance energy.

As early as the eighth century BCE in Ancient Greece, the blending of oils and herbs, like myrrh and frankincense were used to create aromatic scents and for medicinal healing properties. Greek women would infuse herbs and oils as a beauty treatment for their skin.

Our bodies carry us through our busy day-to-day lives, sometimes we neglect the importance of remembering to ground ourselves and listen to our body’s needs. The need for harmony, to reconnect our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When we are out of balance, our bodies communicate with us in many ways. Specifically, pain felt in the body is one of its purest forms of communication.

Honoring the historical significance of these ancient healing methods helps us connect to healing the human body - to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually.