history of massage therapy/popular bodywork

Question 1

Dr. Johann Mezger ushered massage into the scientific realm, introducing ____________________?

Answer 1

the terms effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement to Holland’s medical community at the dawn of the 20th century.

Question 2

In the 19th century, whom *developed *Swedish massage?

Answer 2

**Per Henrik Ling,

Question 3

In the second half of the 19th century, whom is credited with introducing massage to the United States?

Answer 3

Charles Fayette Taylor

Question 4

How far back has Chinese medicine and writings revered massage therapy?

Answer 4

3,000 years`

Question 5

History of massage spans over _____________years. Testimonials from _________, Caesar and even Sigmund Freud (who used it to treat Hysteria), you lend credence to the strength of massage.

Answer 5

5,000 years

Hippocrates

Question 6

credence of massage- definition

Answer 6

belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Question 7

For hospice patients, massage can enhance relaxation and comfort. Research explains that it can __________ and boost_________.

Answer 7

lower blood pressure

boost the immune system

Question 8

Nueromuscular Therapy involves _________ and ________ manipulation?

Answer 8

assesment and soft tissue manipulation

Question 9

The original Deep Tissue bodywork was pioneered by whom?

Answer 9

Ida Rolf

Question 10

who was Randolph stone?

Answer 10

osteopath and chiropractor that developed polarity therapy

Polarity therapy involves energy-based bodywork,
diet, excercise and self-awareness.