MASSAGE THERAPY - Healthcare or Luxury

Perhaps you've said it yourself only to think that it's too indulgent to actually getting one. Is therapeutic massage a luxury only to be enjoyed on very special occasions, or is it an important part of health care as many medical studies have shown it to be? Over 2500 studies, published over the past 20 years, indicate that massage should be a part of our regular healthcare maintenance. It's been written that massage is to the human body what a tune-up is to a car. What about this 3000 year old, hands-on treatment makes that statement true? We are only as healthy as the sum of our parts, all of which are dependent on an abundant supply of blood and lymph which deliver nutrients and oxygen and carry away wastes and toxins. The immediate and direct effect of the rhythmically applied manual pressure used in massage therapy is a dramatic increase in blood flow.

4-Hands Massage at Sivara Spa, Amari Hotels, Resorts & Spas

Experience unique and complete pampering with a synchronised massage by 2 skilled therapists at the same time. This luxurious treatment is designed to reduce stress and achieve balance in your body. It will loosen tense muscles to help you feel more comfortable in your skin, .

Protest at new massage parlour

More than 200 people have protested at a site where a massage parlour and escort agency is to be built in a residential area of a Cornish town.

Mark Evens' application for the business in Liskeard was rejected by two councils, but allowed after an appeal went to the Planning Inspector.

Caradon District Council said they expected the Higher Lux Street business to operate within strict regulations.

Protestors said the planning process had shown people were opposed to it.

The Liskeard Against Massage Parlours group said the approval could lead to similar businesses being set up in the area, and they were "concerned for the well-being of their town in the years ahead".

Legal right

The application to build the business on the site of a former tattoo parlour and garage had been rejected by Liskeard Town Council and Caradon District Council.

Massage Technique Shows Benefits for Cancer Patients

Medicine hands, or massage therapy for cancer patients, can offer a number of benefits to patients during chemotherapy. Mary Anne Demeritt, Massage Therapy Training Institute, showed us more about the technique on Wednesday. Gayle MacDonald, expert, author and pioneer of massage for cancer patients, will speak Thursday at the Massage Therapy Training Institute, 9140 Ward Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. .