“She’s keeping me going,” the dancer Bourtasenkov said [Timour Bourtasenkov, a principal dancer with the Carolina Ballet, talking about Natallia Pierce of Master Therapy Massage Center]. He said doing big jumps and stretches and lifting 100-pound women over his head takes its toll. He’s had therapeutic massages all over the world. “She’s one of the best,” he said.
He sometimes rides down from Raleigh to see her.
Evidence suggests that massage therapy is an effective treatment of depression
Reuters reports on a recent scientific study where a team of doctors “searched for randomized controlled trials of massage therapy in depressed patients. They identified 17 studies including 786 people in all. In 13 of the trials, massage therapy was compared to another active treatment such as Chinese herbs, relaxation exercises, or rest, while four compared massage to a “no [...]
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“Pregnancy massage has been growing in popularity due to its healing and relaxation properties to both mom and baby. Prenatal is often a cherished time, and awaiting the birth of a new baby is exciting and exhilarating, however, the effects of prenatal can wreck havoc on a blossoming body. Many pregnant women experience uncomfortable bodily changes including increases in swelling, [...]
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Here are a few interesting massage facts provided by NCBTMB: Today, 39 million American adults – more than one out of every six – get at least one massage each year. Massage therapy has been proven effective in: Relieving back pain Boosting immune system Reducing anxiety Lowering blood pressure Treating migraines Decreasing carpal tunnel symptoms Easing post-operative pain Alleviating side [...]
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