Healing Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Research
Massage therapy is no longer considered a luxury. Research is demonstrating the power of massage therapy for relief from many chronic conditions.
Read the research articles listed below to find out how massage therapy can help you with headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, depression, and more.
Experience the power of therapeutic massage for yourself and get relief. You’ll be glad you did!
From the first time I felt OmShi’s touch, I knew I was in the hands of a very special person. Having had hundreds of massages, body work, adjustments, and spa treatments over the past 30 years, I can truly say that OmShi’ is at the top of her profession. She can pinpoint one specific area and help it begin to heal, or put you into the most deeply relaxed state you will ever experience. She has the gift.
JM ~ West Chester, Pennsylvania
Low Back Pain and Massage Therapy
“Massage was demonstrated to decrease low back pain while improving sleep and lowering anxiety levels.”
This randomized study evaluated massage therapy vs. deep relaxation. Participants who received massage therapy reported less low back pain, reductions in depression and anxiety, and improved in sleep.
METHOD: A randomized between-groups design evaluated massage therapy versus relaxation for chronic low back pain. Treatment effects were evaluated for reducing pain, depression, anxiety and stress hormones, and sleeplessness and for improving trunk range of motion associated with chronic low back pain.
RESULTS: By the end of the study, the massage therapy group, as compared to the relaxation group, reported experiencing less pain, depression, anxiety and improved sleep. They also showed improved trunk and pain flexion performance, and their serotonin and dopamine levels were higher.
Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Krasnegor, J., & Theakston, H. (2001). Lower back pain is reduced and range of motion increased after massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 106, 131-145.
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Omshi’ is the most spiritually gifted healer and teacher I have ever encountered. She came to my wife and me first to give us massage and we were astounded at her level of ability in this area and the unmistakable spiritual healing that took place as well.
DM & NM ~ St. Davids, Pennsylvania

