A Word On Massage

The Power of Massage Therapy

Ancient Wisdom. Modern Science. Strategic Healing.

Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing practices known to humankind—and even animals. Its roots trace back over 5,000 years to ancient India, Egypt, and China, later evolving through Japan, Greece, and Rome. Before the rise of pharmaceuticals and modern medical interventions, physicians were trained in massage as a primary tool for treating injuries, relieving pain, and preventing illness.

Today, massage is reclaiming its role as a viable, evidence-based option for pain management and recovery. As Michaele Colizza, President of the American Massage Therapy Association, notes:

“Pain, especially chronic pain, can be difficult to treat. For too long, the first option considered was a prescription—most commonly opioids.”

At Truly Heal Wellness, we take a different approach. We use massage therapy to enhance movement, relieve pain, and prevent dysfunction—by working with the body, not against it.

Research from McMaster University shows that massage can reduce inflammatory gene activity and boost muscle recovery—similar to the effects of anti-inflammatory medications, but through the body’s own biochemical processes.