London Bridge Massage Works

Massage and Cancer Patients

Marie London — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:50:42 +0000

I read an article recently in Massage Magazine (masagemag.com) that talks about how touch can help people battling cancer. It says:

“Pain associated with advanced cancer can cause physical and emotional stress, leading to decreased functional ability and quality of life.” Massage helps by inducing a relaxation response in the body; increasing the circulation of lymph and blood; having analgesic effects; decreasing inflammation and edema; releasing muscle spasms; increasing endogenous endorphon release; and “competing sensory stimuli that override pain signals.”

I have had the opportunity to help two cancer patients with their pain. I was so grateful to be able to do something to help. It was, truly, my honor to serve them. Bless you both. You know who you are.

96 years

Marie London — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:15:55 +0000

I have a client who is 96 years old. She is amazing! I had the privilege of giving her her very first massage at age 93. I commend her open mindedness and willingness to try new things to heal and feel better. In the process, she has become a dear friend, and I have live history lessons every time I see her. If you don’t have a friend who is 90+ years old, I recommend getting one. It is a blessing and a blast.

A New Beginning

Marie London — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:47:10 +0000

I am so excited to share with you all the miracles, big and small, I witness on a daily basis. Many people think of massage therapy like they think of physical therapy. And that is certainly a legitimate service: helping others to feel physically better. And since the body and mind are so connected, physical relief affects a person’s whole being in ways neither I nor anyone else can completely explain.

Day by day I witness and experience, let’s call them “events”, that are life affirming and give me hope. I’d like to share these experiences with you…here.

And I’d like to invite you to share your experiences with me. You are heartily encouraged to comment on any of my “thought” postings. And, if you feel so led, you can share a positive experience of our time together and how it has benefited you to be posted in the reviews section.

Thank you so much for coming here.

Blessings,
Marie