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In five pages this paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of massage therapy in terms of beliefs concerning health, illness, and the basis for massage therapy, with comparisons made between it and allopathic medicine. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
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health from a philosophical perspective (Tovey, Easthope, and Adams 99). CAM is based upon the philosophical premise that to achieve total health, there must be a unity of "the
body, the mind, and the spirit" (Tovey, Easthope, and Adams 99). Massage therapy as performed by a licensed therapist, has emerged as a primary component of CAM that has
grown in popularity in recent years that has been shown to provide beneficial physical and emotional benefits for individual (child and adult) wellness (Tuchtan 236). It has been defined
as a "therapeutic manipulation of the muscles and associated soft tissue of the body" through various techniques including stroking, rubbing, kneading, and tapping (Tuchtan 232). The health and
illness beliefs associated with massage therapy are numerous. They are based on the premise that a healthy mind and body go hand in hand. The health benefits attributed
to massage therapy include: * Flushing toxins and waste from your body; * Creating healthier skin and better muscle tone; * Reducing stress; * Feeling refreshed and
relaxed; * Improving blood circulation; and * Aiding recovery from sprains and strains (Starling 61). Massage therapy has had a long and interesting historical evolution, and its origins
are largely responsible for the reluctance of allopathic medical professionals to accept it as a legitimate practice of scientific medicine. It was initially included in ancient shaman rituals and
its mystical healing aspects attracted the dominant civilizations throughout ancient history, including Egypt, India, Greece, and Rome (Tuchtan 229). The belief was that evil or demonic spirits were the
sources of illness and disease transmitted by negative energy that could only be worked out through massage therapy manipulation. This would cleanse the body, mind, and spirit, and restore
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