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  About Nancy:
Nancy O’Brien is the licensed massage therapist, founder and owner
of At Hand Massage Studio LLC. Nancy, a native of the Seacoast area, graduated with
honors from Hesser College’s massage therapy program in 2005. At
Hand Massage Studio LLC was founded with the mission of combining
the therapeutic benefits of a traditional massage with
state-of-the-art equipment allowing users to remain fully clothed
while receiving their massage.
About Massage:
A Brief History of Massage:
Massage is considered to be among the
oldest of all treatments used by man. Chinese records dating back
3,000 years documented its use. The ancient Hindus, Persians and
Egyptians used forms of massage for some aliments, and Hippocrates
wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint
and circulatory problems.
 Massage
Today
Massage is no longer
thought of as a luxury for the rich and famous. Today, massage is an
accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and has
proven beneficial to many chronic conditions.
Some
of the benefits of massage include:
- Increases
circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients
into tissues and vital organs
- Stimulates the
flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic
invaders
- Increased
circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of
the body's largest organ - the skin
- Relaxes and
softens injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms
and cramping
- Increases
joint flexibility
- Reduces
recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and
eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level
- Releases
endorphins - the body's natural painkiller - and is being used
in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control
and relieve pain
- Improves
range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low
back pain
- Provides
exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces
shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of
motion
From Associated
Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
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