Spa & Salon Guide: Chemical Peels, Detox & Massage Therapy

Spa environments offer systemic health benefits through chemical resurfacing, hydrotherapy modalities, and targeted massage for detox.

Massage

Back Massage Benefits

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Debby Mayne

Massage was once considered a luxury—something you’d enjoy at a spa or health club. However, the benefit of a massage is now considered a more mainstream therapy and is often recommended by doctors and other medical professionals. The Mayo Clinic staff recognizes massage as part of an overall wellness program.

Debby Mayne started writing professionally in 1992. Her work has appeared in regional parenting magazines and she has been managing editor of the magazine, "Coping with Cancer." She was also fashion product information writer for HSN. During college, Mayne worked as an instructor at a fitness center. She holds a Bachelor of Science in health, PE and recreation from the University of Southern Mississippi.