AMMA THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Amma, the oldest Chinese word to describe massage, is an ancient healing system dating back about 5,000 years. The name "Am-ma" literally means, "push-pull". Amma therapeutic massage is part of an ancient healing system, rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Amma is an extremely specialized form of massage that combines deep tissue manipulation with the application of pressure, friction and touch to specific points and the channels on which they are found. These channels are the pathways through which energy passes throughout the body. Amma is rooted in the same fundamental medical principals as acupuncture and herbalism, focusing on the balance and movement of energy within the body. The techniques of Amma aim to remove blockages and free the flow of energy in the body, thereby restoring, promoting and maintaining optimum health. While acupuncturists insert needles into the energy pathways to stimulate and move the energy, the Amma therapist relies primarily on the sensitivity and strength of the hands.

Amma therapeutic sessions last on and a half hours and may include holistic nutrition, vitamin, supplement, herbal and exercise recommendations. Amma has been proven to be a powerful therapy in patients of all ages for both prevention and treatment of disease. Amma massage therapists have treated a wide range of conditions including traumas from sprains and strains, arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, circulatory disease, auto-immune diseases such as scleroderma, chronic fatigue sundrome, neuromuscular diseases, asthma and bronchitis.