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The use of massage has been recorded in China from 3000 BC. The Ancient Chinese called their technique 'amma' and used specific movements on particular points of the body. It was used for the promotion and restoration of health as well as for relaxation.

One. We begin in colonial times. As an occupation, massage therapy dates back to the 1700s, where forerunners of today's massage therapists were called rubbers. Rubbers were experts in treating orthopedic problems with manual rubbing and friction.

Acupuncture in ancient China Acupressure was developed from this, which involved applying pressure using the hands where the needles would go – the first form of massage.

As culture and history evolved, the healing methods of massage traveled to China and Southeast Asia about 2700 BCE. Chinese massage methods developed as a combination of skills and practices of traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts and the spiritual yoga training of Buddhists and Taoists.

The first mention of codified massage therapy being used was in a Chinese text, published in 2700 BCE, known as “The Yellow Emperor's Classic Book of Internal Medicine.” This book focuses on using massage therapy to change the flows of Qi energy flowing through the body, realigning it so that the flow of positive ...

Massage in the United States 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.

The earliest written records of massage therapy were discovered in Egypt and China. Tomb paintings in Egypt depict individuals being kneaded by others. Furthermore, Egyptians are credited with creating reflexology in approximately 2500 BCE.

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.