1. Massage & Bodywork Robert B. Haase, LMP Founder, Director Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy & Massage

2. What is “Massage”? The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body to aid circulation or relax the muscles… or most would think… The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body to aid circulation or relax the muscles… or most would think…

3. History of Massage Oldest references… Cave paintings found in Europe dating back to 15,000 BC Oldest references… Cave paintings found in Europe dating back to 15,000 BC

4. History of Massage Earliest written data: 2760 BC, China Emperor Hwang Ti’s medical journals explain massage techniques Earliest written data: 2760 BC, China Emperor Hwang Ti’s medical journals explain massage techniques

5. History of Massage Tang dynasty (619 to 907AD) recognized only four types of medical practitioners: Tang dynasty (619 to 907AD) recognized only four types of medical practitioners: Physicians, acupuncturists, “masseurs” and exorcists.

6. History of Massage In the “Odyssey”, Homer wrote about how war-torn soldiers being massaged back to health. (800 BC) In the “Odyssey”, Homer wrote about how war-torn soldiers being massaged back to health. (800 BC) Hippocrates in 400 BC wrote about the uses of massage in medical practice. “The physician must be experienced in many things, but assuredly also in rubbing” Hippocrates in 400 BC wrote about the uses of massage in medical practice. “The physician must be experienced in many things, but assuredly also in rubbing”

7. Effects of Massage Direct / Mechanical Direct / Mechanical Increased Circulation Increased Circulation Elimination of toxins Elimination of toxins Restore bowels to proper functions Restore bowels to proper functions

8. Effects of Massage Reflexive Reflexive Nervous system Nervous system Chemical reactions Chemical reactions Psychological Psychological

9. Tensegrity A contraction of 'tensional integrity'

10. Psychology of the Body Just like bad relationship, the weaker muscle feels the pain, not the bully muscle Just like bad relationship, the weaker muscle feels the pain, not the bully muscle

11. Listening with a 3D Mindset Patient complains of occipital headache, weak arms Patient complains of occipital headache, weak arms Bad therapist Bad therapist Good therapist Good therapist Great therapist Great therapist

12. Antagonists Pectoralis Minor & Rhomboids Pectoralis Minor & Rhomboids

13. Story of a Young Woman Complaints of Low Back Bain Complaints of Low Back Bain Treated by: Treated by: Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Medical Doctor Medical Doctor Chiropractor Chiropractor Surgeon Surgeon Asking questions Asking questions

14. Psoas & Quadratus Lumborum Psoas & Quadratus LumborumAntagonists

20. Knifis Cranius Fibromyalgia = Muscle Tissue Pain, etc. Patient’s love it when they can name their pain

21. 18 Points What if you remove one point?

22. Perpetuating Factors How do you work? How do you work? How do you drive? How do you drive? How do you sleep? How do you sleep? How do you walk? How do you walk? How do you spend your evenings? How do you spend your evenings? How much did you spend on your easy chair? How much did you spend on your easy chair?

23. Dentists fix teeth Dentists fix teeth Surgeons perform surgery Surgeons perform surgery Chiropractic can not heal cancer Chiropractic can not heal cancer No ONE healthcare modality can do everything No ONE healthcare modality can do everything Knowing when a client hasn’t been listened to, versus knowing when to refer Knowing when a client hasn’t been listened to, versus knowing when to refer

24. Touch Research Institute Studies Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Physical expressions of agitation (pacing, wandering, and resisting) were decreased Physical expressions of agitation (pacing, wandering, and resisting) were decreased Anorexia Anorexia Lower stress and anxiety levels; decreased body dissatisfaction Lower stress and anxiety levels; decreased body dissatisfaction Anxiety Anxiety Subjects were less depressed and anxious; nighttime sleep increased over this period Subjects were less depressed and anxious; nighttime sleep increased over this period Arthritis Arthritis Stress hormone (cortisol) levels were immediately decreased by the massage, pain decreased on self- reports and physician's assessment of pain Stress hormone (cortisol) levels were immediately decreased by the massage, pain decreased on self- reports and physician's assessment of pain

25. Touch Research Institute Studies Asthma Asthma Children’s study: increased peakflow, improved lung functions, reduced anxiety and cortisol (stress hormone) Children’s study: increased peakflow, improved lung functions, reduced anxiety and cortisol (stress hormone) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children’s study: lower hyperactivity, less “fidgety”, able to stay on task, appeared happier to teachers Children’s study: lower hyperactivity, less “fidgety”, able to stay on task, appeared happier to teachers Autistism (In Children) Autistism (In Children) Decrease in touch sensitivity, attention to sounds and off-task classroom behavior Decrease in touch sensitivity, attention to sounds and off-task classroom behavior

26. Touch Research Institute Studies Cancer Cancer Effective in the reduction of stress as well as in the reduction of anxiety, fatigue, depression, blood pressure, and muscle tension. Nausea associated with chemotherapy treatments has also been shown to decrease following a massage treatment.

27. Touch Research Institute Studies Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Lower depression, anxiety, emotional distress, more sleep Cystic Fibrosis Children were less anxious, had improved mood and improved breathing Depression Decreased depression and increased nighttime sleep Diabetes (Children’s Study) Children’s glucose levels decreased to normal range and dietary compliance increased

28. Touch Research Institute Studies Elderly Retired Volunteers PROVIDING (vs. receiving) Massage Elderly Retired Volunteers PROVIDING (vs. receiving) Massage Assessment after giving infants massage after one month: Less anxiety, fewer depressive symptoms, improved mood Pulse decreased Cortisol levels decreased Improved self esteem / better lifestyle Fewer doctor visits, more social contact Better results in giving than receiving

29. Touch Research Institute Studies Fibromyalgia Syndrome Fibromyalgia Syndrome Improved sleep patterns, decreased pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression and cortisol levels HIV Exposed Newborns Increased weight gain, increased motor skills Labor Pain Massage first 15-minutes of each hour of labor: decreased anxiety, decreased need for medication and shorter labor

30. Touch Research Institute Studies Migraine Headaches Migraine Headaches Decreased occurrence, sleep disturbances and distress Newborns (“Preemies”) (Science News, 1985) Gained weight 50% faster, more active, alert, responsive, aware of surroundings, better able to tolerate noise, “emotional control,” better able to console themselves. Discharged 6 days earlier at a cost savings in the “tens of thousands of dollars.” Eight months later, larger size and fewer physical problems.

31. Touch Research Institute Studies Pregnancy Pregnancy Decreased anxiety and stress hormones, fewer obstetric and postnatal complications, fewer premature births Sexual Abuse Reduced aversion to touch, decreased anxiety, depression and cortisol levels

32. Touch Research Institute Studies Sleep in Preschoolers Sleep in Preschoolers Fell asleep sooner, more restful naps, better behavior ratings Fell asleep sooner, more restful naps, better behavior ratingshttp://www.miami.edu/touch-research

35. Acupressure Aikido and Ki Aikido Alchemical Bodywork Alexander Technique AMMA Therapy Aston Patterning Bioenergetics Body-Mind Insight Bowen Technique Breema Bodywork Chi Nei Tsang Core Bodywork Cranial Osteopathy/ Craniosacral Therapy Dance Therapy Deep Tissue Bodywork Feldenkrais Haelan Work™ Hakomi Somatics Hellerwork Hemme Approach™ Hoshino Therapy Integrative Massage Jin Shin Jitsu (Jyutsu) LooyenWork™ Manual Lymph Drainage Massage Trigger Point Myotherapy Myofascial Release Neuro-Muscular Therapy Ortho-Bionomy Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Point Holding Polarity Therapy Postural Integration Qigong (Chi Kung) Osho Rebalancing) Rebirthing Reflexology Reiki Rolfing Rosen Method Rubenfeld Synergy Shiatsu Sound Therapy Sports Massage Soma Neuromuscular Integration Structural Integration Swedish Massage T’ai Chi Chaun (T’ai Chi) Thai Massage Therapeutic Touch Touch For Health Trager Trauma Touch Therapy Watsu (Water Shiatsu) Yoga/Yoga Therapy Zen Shiatsu Zero Balancing