History of Massage

Massage has been practised throughout centuries since the earliest civilisations. It has been used medically as a therapeutic healing treatment and also for invigorating, soothing and beautifying the body.

Massage or rubbing is an instinctive act for relieving pain and discomfort, and for soothing and calming. The use of fats and aromatic oils for anointing and lubricating the body are referred to in the Bible.

The word ‘massage’ has it’s origin in the Arabian word mass or mass’h, which means ‘to press gently’. The Greek word massage means ‘to knead’ and the French word masser means ‘to massage’.