massage

2000 BC the art of massage was first mentioned in writing

460 – 377BC Greek medicine describes the medical benefits of anointing and massage

589 – 617AD massage and its applications are widely used at the time of the Sui Dynasty

1517 – 1590 Massage techniques used for joint stiffness and wound healing post surgery

1776 – 1839 Per Henrik Ling is given credit for the development of Swedish massage

1894 the society of trained masseurs is formed

1920s Connective tissue massage is developed by Elizabeth Dicke & manual lymphatic drainage is developed by Emil & Estrid Vodder

1940s Licensing for physical therapies begins & the American Association of Masseurs was formed

1956 Knott & Voss write the book Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

1970s Accupressure receives attention

Early 1990s Touch Research Institute is created & National Certification first administered

1995 to present… Massage Therapy gains national recognition in Australia, Holistic awareness & research continues to increase