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However, it is difficult to escape the sleaze associated with mere mention of a massage parlor. Massage possesses a certain mystique that shrouds it in mystery for most. "My parents think it's weird," organizer Lesley L. Chen '98 concedes, "but most people think it's pretty cool. It's...
Mr. Tom Ernetta, owner of Muscular Therapy Works in Malden, has instructed Leverett's massage class for the past three years. Ernetta goes over techniques to massage the back, arms, legs, feet, and face--nothing too intimate. Indeed, Ernetta states that in his own practice he refuses to massage a...
The rest of the course is devoted to learning basic techniques, with a bit of anatomy thrown in along the way. Although not necessarily encouraged, some students bring in their own oils and lotions to use in the massage. (Ernetta recommends lavender aromatherapy for its relaxing qualities.)
Massage is not only relaxing--it can have practical benefits, too. Looking for an easy way to up your math or chemistry grade? According to Ernetta, students given a massage before taking an exam performed better than those who were not given one. At some schools, dorms even hire a...
Massage serves as an outlet for stress, which is something many Harvard students could certainly use. Ernetta explains that stress triggers a process that can lead to a cycle of pain and muscle spasm. Stress releases endocrines into the system, and if an individual does not return to homeostasis, muscles...