Finger Lakes School of Massage

Massage Therapy Provides Beneficial Effects to Children with FASD

LogoFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifetime disability caused by confirmed maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. A research done by Chudley et al. in 2005 reported that persons afflicted can show various features, “from severe growth restriction, mental retardation, birth defects, and characteristic dysmorphic facial features, to normal growth, facial features, and intellectual abilities.” There are three diagnoses within the spectrum, namely: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), partial FAS, and Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND). Moreover, Chudley et al. stated that while there is no cure, people with FASD can lead happy and productive lives with the right support, approaches, and services.

Massage Proven to Boost Mental Health

LogoMassage therapy, by technical terms is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding or causing movement of or to the body. Massage is known for promoting blood circulation, reduce flaccidity or muscular tension, enhance tissue healing and stimulation of the nervous system.