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Foundation of Modern Massage In the early 1800s, Per Henril Ling – the famous Swedish Doctor/educator/gymnast developed a method of movement called the 'Swedish Movement' which incorporated massage therapy with physiology and gymnastics to relieve chronic pain.

A massage consultation form is a document that a massage therapist uses to gather information about a client's medical history, current health conditions, and massage preferences.

Foundation of Modern Massage In the early 1800s, Per Henril Ling – the famous Swedish Doctor/educator/gymnast developed a method of movement called the 'Swedish Movement' which incorporated massage therapy with physiology and gymnastics to relieve chronic pain.

Ancient Roots The first written records of massage therapy are found in China, India and Egypt. At this time, massage was performed almost exclusively by the ancient equivalent to modern doctors. The first known Chinese text is on massage therapy dates back to 2700 BC.

A massage consultation form is a document that a massage therapist uses to gather information about a client's medical history, current health conditions, and massage preferences.

Ancient Roots The first written records of massage therapy are found in China, India and Egypt. At this time, massage was performed almost exclusively by the ancient equivalent to modern doctors. The first known Chinese text is on massage therapy dates back to 2700 BC.

Deep tissue massage has been around for quite some time. Many believe it started with the ancient Egyptians but in modern times it was used in 19th century Canada and was used by physicians to treat things such as whiplash. It was introduced to the United States in the late 1800s and has been used ever since.

The history of massage therapy dates back to 3000 BCE (or earlier) in India, where it was considered a sacred system of natural healing. Used by Hindus in Ayurveda “life health” medicine, massage therapy was a practice passed down through generations to heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses.

Massage was popularized in the United States, in the 1850's by physicians George and Charles Taylor, who studied massage in Europe before bringing the therapy home to the United States. Through the years, massage therapy has grown in the United States and was used to treat shell shock during World War I.

Deep tissue massage has been around for quite some time. Many believe it started with the ancient Egyptians but in modern times it was used in 19th century Canada and was used by physicians to treat things such as whiplash. It was introduced to the United States in the late 1800s and has been used ever since.

Documentation serves to promote the plan of care, tailor treatments based on preferences, and to protect both the client as well as the therapist.

10 Questions to Ask Your Client Before You Begin Massage Therapy Have you been to a massage therapist before? ... Are you in pain? ... What is your profession? ... How are you affected by this injury? ... Have you tried anything else? ... Do you have any other conditions? ... Ask them to go over their health form.

Ancient Roots The first written records of massage therapy are found in China, India and Egypt. At this time, massage was performed almost exclusively by the ancient equivalent to modern doctors. The first known Chinese text is on massage therapy dates back to 2700 BC.

The history of massage therapy dates back to 3000 BCE (or earlier) in India, where it was considered a sacred system of natural healing. Used by Hindus in Ayurveda “life health” medicine, massage therapy was a practice passed down through generations to heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses.

As a regulated health professional, solid charting is critical. Charting compares assessment to outcomes, focuses a treatment plan, adds value to your practice, and ensures compliance with regulations.

Thorough, professional documentation may protect the registered massage therapist from liability should an issue arise regarding the massage therapy provided to a particular patient.

By keeping a record of the client's progress, the therapist can adjust the treatment plan ingly and ensure that the massage is effective. Additionally, the progress documented on the form can help inform future sessions and ensure that the client's needs are being met.

Massage was popularized in the United States, in the 1850's by physicians George and Charles Taylor, who studied massage in Europe before bringing the therapy home to the United States. Through the years, massage therapy has grown in the United States and was used to treat shell shock during World War I.

Documentation serves to promote the plan of care, tailor treatments based on preferences, and to protect both the client as well as the therapist.

10 Questions to Ask Your Client Before You Begin Massage Therapy Have you been to a massage therapist before? ... Are you in pain? ... What is your profession? ... How are you affected by this injury? ... Have you tried anything else? ... Do you have any other conditions? ... Ask them to go over their health form.

Ancient Roots The first written records of massage therapy are found in China, India and Egypt. At this time, massage was performed almost exclusively by the ancient equivalent to modern doctors. The first known Chinese text is on massage therapy dates back to 2700 BC.

As a regulated health professional, solid charting is critical. Charting compares assessment to outcomes, focuses a treatment plan, adds value to your practice, and ensures compliance with regulations.

Thorough, professional documentation may protect the registered massage therapist from liability should an issue arise regarding the massage therapy provided to a particular patient.

By keeping a record of the client's progress, the therapist can adjust the treatment plan ingly and ensure that the massage is effective. Additionally, the progress documented on the form can help inform future sessions and ensure that the client's needs are being met.