There are many excellent websites and books that follow the development of massage techniques from the ancients to today. Here are a few links to some of the information available.

Swedish massage

Massage is a Natural Healing Therapy

Over the years, though massage faded in and out of our Western medical system, it seems there has always been an awareness of its inherent healing and therapeutic value. Read more online

Hippocrates and Massage History

The history of massage can tell us much about how we have come to understand and practice our healing techniques including massage therapy Read more online

Links to other massage therapists, massage classes and useful information