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Understanding How the Client-Massage Therapist Relationship Develops

2/6/2020

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​Author: Seth Johnson
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The physical health benefits of therapeutic massage practices – the stimulation of the lymph
system, the improved range of motion and decreased discomfort offered, the increased
circulation and release of endorphins – are often talked about because of their ability to, over
time and with maintenance, drastically improve our day-to-day lives. Many of us can attest to
the blissful feeling of dull aching that’s finally been put to rest – after all, that’s why people seek
out massage therapy, right?


What rarely ever sees the limelight, however, is the discussion of our individual experiences
with massage – the inner thoughts, feelings and perceptions that we have; the very experience
of developing the massage therapist-client relationship, however, is a unique one that could
give us a lot of telling insight on how the mind, body and spirit unravels when we’re feeling safe
and cared for.


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