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Mark your calendars for an exceptionally relaxing week as Everybody Deserves A Massage Week kicks off on July 14! Introduced by the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), the week encourages wellness and relaxation while appreciating the therapeutic benefits of massage. The history of massage itself stretches back to ancient times, used as a treatment for health and wellbeing across cultures. So indulge with a Swedish or Thai massage, enjoy the soothing warm stone massage or feel rejuvenated with a deep tissue massage and remember, Everybody Deserves A Massage Week isn't just a slogan - it's a well-being movement! So let's embrace this soothing celebration with open arms and relaxed minds. It's time to find your perfect touch of tranquility!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of ABMP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), a leading national association dedicated to the profession, was founded.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Initiation of Massage Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>ABMP establishes Everybody Deserves A Massage Week to advocate for the therapeutic benefits of massage and wellness industries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Public Acceptance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Public acceptance and usage of therapeutic massage increased dramatically, indicating shifting societal attitudes towards wellness and self-care.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Economic Impact Report</div><div class='timeline-text'>An economic impact report acknowledged the massage industry as an integral part of the health and wellness sector, contributing billions to the economy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Challenges and Resilience</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, massage therapists and businesses adapted to continue providing services safely, highlighting the industry's resilience.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Book a spa day</h3><p class='facts-text'>Start the week off right by booking a day at your favorite spa. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage followed by other soothing treatments like a facial or a soak in a hot tub. You deserve it!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Give a massage</h3><p class='facts-text'>Why not spread the love? Show someone you care by giving them a massage. Need some help? There are plenty of online tutorials to guide you.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Try a new type of massage</h3><p class='facts-text'>Expand your horizons and try out a different style of massage you've never had before. Maybe it's Thai, Shiatsu or Reflexology, you might discover your new favorite relaxation technique.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Invest in some massage tools</h3><p class='facts-text'>Between professional massage sessions, it's nice to have some tools available at home for those times when tensions rise. A handheld massager, neck, back or foot massager could become your best friend!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Learn about the benefits of massage</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invest some time this week in understanding why everybody deserves a massage. Dive into the world of health and wellness to discover how massage therapy can help reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, and so much more.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes wellness and relaxation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Everybody Deserves a Massage Week emphasizes the importance of wellness and relaxation. It invites us to indulge in different types of massages like Swedish, Thai, or most soothing of all, warm stone massages. It is a reminder not to neglect our physical and mental wellbeing and to take time for relaxation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This week is an opportunity to bond with friends, loved ones or even colleagues by giving one another massages. It fosters care, understanding and is a lovely way to show someone that they are appreciated and that we care about their wellbeing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages learning and discovery</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's always a chance to learn something new during Everybody Deserves a Massage Week. Be it learning a new massage technique online, understanding the science behind the benefits of massages, or even discovering and investing in some new massage tools, there's always an opportunity to learn more about the amazing world of massage therapy.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, Championed Massage</h3><p class='facts-content'>As early as 460 BC, the Greek physician Hippocrates wrote extensively about the healing benefits of massage and considered it as a critical aspect of medical treatment.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Massage Enhances Physical Performance</h3><p class='facts-content'>Massage can vastly improve physical performance by stimulating muscles, reducing fatigue factors and aiding in quicker recovery times. This is why massage is exceedingly common in sports medicine.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Massage Can Boost Immunity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research has found that regular massage can boost the immune system by promoting the flow of lymphatic fluid, which plays a key role in maintaining the body's defense mechanisms against diseases.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Massage Therapy is a Profession Recognized Worldwide</h3><p class='facts-content'>From the ancient times of Hippocrates to today's modern wellness industry, massage therapists have emerged as professionals recognized globally for their significant role in promoting health and well-being.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Massage Can Help Improve Posture</h3><p class='facts-content'>Did you know that regular massages can help correct posture imbalances? This is because massages can relax and loosen the muscles made tense and sore by bad posture, allowing the body to position itself in a natural, pain-free posture.</p></div></div>
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