Are massage or touch therapies beneficial to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease? Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo once said, “To touch is to give life.” Scientists and studies have long found ...

Licensed massage therapist Thalia Jackson Abdelrahim massages Marsha Conley hand during a massage therapy session at Legacy Salons & Day Spa in Mansfield.(Brandon Wade / Special Contributor) As we age ...

Growing up moving around in a Navy family, Aimee Frisk was always intrigued by her father, a Navy pilot who then became an ...

Beat up and sore from an 18-day stint working the Thomas Fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, Riverside fire Capt. Robert Abbruzzese returned home needing some relaxation. He went to Massage ...

Oncology massage therapy is a branch of traditional massage, modified to deal with the specific issues cancer patients face. Therapists adjust the session length, pressure placed on the body and areas ...

Human touch has the power to heal and comfort. But for many people battling cancer, it also can conjure up painful memories of cancer treatments. "Most of the time when they're getting touched, it's ...

Although massage is a widely adopted practice, its accessibility remains a challenge in some regions due to cultural variations and a shortage of skilled practitioners. Let's take a look at these ...

While massage has long been associated with spa relaxation, its role in addressing pain, mobility issues, and stress is gaining prominence in clinical settings. Learn from licensed massage therapist ...