History of Massage in the U.S.

Susan G. Salvo served on a panel of five massage experts to help create this 2007 documentary from Castalia Media detailing a brief history of massage, from its Asian roots to modern use. Salvo does not own this video and it is intended for educational purposes only.
Chapters:
I. Introduction: Commentary from Massage Therapy Experts
II. The Foundations of Massage Therapy
III. The Evolution of Massage Therapy in the United States
IV. Applications of Massage Therapy
V. Massage Therapy in the 21st Century

[@lovefromabove]

As a massage therapist i am always reminded that we are created by a wonderful God. We are wonderfully made.

[@jahshealer]

I am a massage therapist. I feel that is one of the most humbling professions. It makes me so happy to help others. (Prov.29:23; Matt.5:5)

[@tuong7423]

Hi Susan Salvo You the best Teacher Massage Therapist

[@coleyoungren9207]

This is fantastic, today is my first day in Swedish massage, and this will be extremely helpful.

[@capermagic1]

Wonderful education of the history of massage, great overview of our profession.

[@kdski1016]

Great video - thanks !

[@dawndavis8834]

the gladiators during that time periods for preparations before and after fights, learned that in school. Massage goes back to the biblical days of the messiah better known as Yahweh or Jesus.

[@tommyprotrampx]

China is older.

[@esthermate4106]

Massage therapy is the scientific and sytematic manipulation of the hand on the tissue of the body for the purpose of maintaining and obtaining Health....

[@michelleatmassagestudentpr6298]

Thank you for creating this!

[@Gangus_Quan]

Outstanding!! I greatly appreciate this video. As an aspiring massage therapists this was awesomely motivating and reassuring I'm in the right lane. Bliss to You All!!

[@Chad-Giga.]

lol

[@Themassagelabatrscc]

Hi Susan!! Vicki from Tennessee here! Do you have a transcript of this video by any chance? I'd like to create a review quiz and add it to my curriculum.

[@LAmassageschool]

No, I do not have a transcript. I wish I did!! I do have several blog posts on Massage Passport about history you can use. Check it out! massagepassport.wordpress.com/category/history/

[@juliazezza4467]

Anyone know who the massage therapist from the very first opening clip is? He's shown demonstrating throughout. He looks amazing and I would love to watch his full videos! Thanks!

[@alanwallace7720]

I miss your videos Dr Salvo :(

[@rebeccabeene7687]

Important contributions to American massage therapy are made by the people of Hawaii, Mokuʻāina o Hawaiʻi . Thank you.

[@sophieminguez399]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@msth4u]

We need more on history in massage... well done!

[@LAmassageschool]

I agree!

[@Airic]

this was a really good documentary...thanks. #MassageLife

[@Rajeshsharma-dk4ru]

Nice job

[@itsanicedaygooutside]

I can't stand the video clip of the women taking a blood pressure over the patient's elbow. As THE DONALD would say, that's a HUGE MISTAKE. Elbows, don't give very accurate blood pressures.

[@MBryy]

Pagans always had wisdom with medicine and mathematics

[@ariannegillen9701]

Amazing video! Love you Susan Salvo! She was the most incredible teacher and one of the most influential people in my life!

[@LAmassageschool]

Thank you! That means a lot to me!

[@vernonjenkins8]

Yeah