History of Massage Therapy | Ancient Practice, Modern Healing
Massage is often labeled a luxury, yet it’s one of humanity’s oldest healing arts. Across cultures and centuries, touch has been used to relieve pain, restore balance, and connect body and spirit. At Profusion Infusion, we honor this lineage—refining it with modern, RN-informed care.
Ancient Beginnings
China (c. 2700 BCE): massage in classical medical texts to balance energy and support health.
India (Ayurveda, c. 1500 BCE): herbal oil massage as sacred medicine for vitality and clarity.
Egypt (c. 2500 BCE): tomb art depicts massage with aromatic oils in ritual healing.
Greece & Rome (800 BCE–400 CE): physicians recommend massage for circulation, recovery, and athletic performance.
Through the Ages
Middle Ages: practice persists unevenly due to cultural shifts.
Renaissance: renewed interest in therapeutic touch for mobility and circulation.
19th Century: Swedish massage foundations shape many modern Western techniques.
Massage in Modern Times
Today, massage is recognized across healthcare and wellness for pain reduction, stress relief, recovery, and nervous-system regulation—from hospitals and sports medicine to post-surgical support (e.g., lymphatic drainage) and everyday wellness.
Why This Matters at Profusion Infusion
We bridge ancient roots and modern science. Every session is designed to restore balance, support healing, and leave you renewed in body and spirit—delivered to your home with clinical precision and warm presence.
From temples to clinics, massage endures because it meets a timeless human need: relief, connection, renewal.
