6000 BC–3000 BC – Zoku Shin Do is the oldest known form of reflexology. Zoko Shin Do originated in China. 2330 B.C – Tomb of Ankhmahor (highest official after the Pharaoh) at Saqqara, which is also known as the physicians tomb supposedly shows images of foot massage. The painting of Akhmahor, an Egyptian priest was […]
History of Massage
History of Massage 1850-1899
1850s– Karl von Reichenbach discovered kerosene and paraffin 1858 – Bindgewebs term – The term itself was first mentioned by Johannes Peter Müller (14 July 1801 – 28 April 1858) was a German physiologist, comparative anatomist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist according to Wikipedia. Later became Connective Tissue Massage created by Emily Dicke. 1858 – Gerard : Des frictions et du massage dans le traitement de […]
History of Massage 1800-1849
1800’s-Reiki is believed to date back to early Tibetan healing practices. Discovered in the 1800’s by a Japanese philosopher and Christian seminary educator, Dr. Mikao Usui 1804 – The Elements of Kellgrens’ Manual Therapy by James Cryax reports that First historical record of Per Henrik Lings (1776- 1839) was in 1804. THE ELEMENTS OF KELLGREN’S […]
The Timeline History of Massage (3000BC to 100BC)
ELAP Recommendation: Having completed 1.5 hours of instruction on the evolution of massage and bodywork, the learner is expected to: Demonstrate knowledge of the terms and concepts related to the evolution of massage and bodywork including historical events, knowledge of the current structure of the massage and bodywork profession including massage as part of health […]
History of Massage (20th Century – 1900 – 1950)
1900 – Albert Hoffa- wrote book “Technike der Massage”. Read for free on Google Books. In German. 1900s early- Jin shin jyutsu, the “art of circulation awakening,” was developed in Japan by Jiro Murai and brought to the United States in the 1960s by Mary Iino Burmeister. 1900’s early- The Alexander Technique was developed by an Australian actor F.M. Alexander […]