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effects of body massage
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... The physical, physiological and psychological effects of classical and researched manipulations and the anatomical structures to be avoided during massage. The mind and the body are like parallel universes. Anything that happens in the mental universe must leave tracts in the physical one. (Chopra 1999 p.11) This assignment will discuss the understanding of the psychological, physical and physiological effects of both facial and body massage; this will include the basic massage manipulations of Effleurage, Petrissage and Tapotement. It will also look at the anatomical structures that should be avoided during the massage treatment and the reason behind this. Furthermore the essay will include how adapt the treatment to suit client's needs and expectations, and how this will affect the body and mind. Massage dates back in China from 2700 B.C and is used for many different reasons all around the world, for example health and relaxation (Holisticonline.com 1998), however all














