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For almost 12 years, massage has been the broth in my stew of professional life.
Even before my certification, I touched hundreds of people in college and
in high school - hundreds of people experiencing stress.
When it comes right down to it, we are all in a constant struggle against
the stresses of life. Stress is the cause of more that 60% - 90% of all disease -
and that is a very conservative figure!
When I went off to massage school, my Aunt Linda, I love her dearly, told
me that I could do much better -, that I was "too smart to just spend my
time and talents learning to rub people's butts". I went off and did it
anyway, despite the reactions of those around me.
I learned the science behind my passion and talent. I learned the
techniques necessary to accomplish more than just "rubbing people's
butts".  And I learned a lot about me.
Touch is such a primitive and basic need for all people - even those who
dislike being touched. There have been  studies that were done in a lab
with monkeys and Clothes hangers. One clothes hanger was uncovered
and placed next to the food for these young monkeys. Another clothes
hanger was placed in a corner by itself, covered by a blanket. The
monkeys would go to the food a few times a day, but they spent the rest
of the time cuddled up to the blanket covered clothes hanger as it
represented to them, a mother's touch.
Studies in Hospitals with preemies also show, that the babies who are
held and caressed not only survive better than their counterparts - they
Thrive!
So, Touch is important. In our touch starved society, where stress is a
constant, can you not see a direct relationship with the need for
massage?
As for those who dislike touch - I was one of them. No, I was not Autistic,
or traumatized, but, I did have a strong dislike for people entering my
personal space. I recognized it, and I dealt with it. I still don't like a mild
massage - I like a Deep Tissue massage or energy work, so there are
many therapists and many styles of massage to choose from. The
importance is in doing it.