RobertLipman
I have been getting massages once per week for a number of years. Both soft and deep tissue massage I find to be therapeutic and relaxing. It is a wonderful supplement to a stretching program for those who engage in fairly aggressive exercise. Although young children can certainly benefit from treatment, the older folks seem to require it more because aging causes tightness of joints, muscle soreness and arthritic discomfort.
Anna used to massage me in the USA before she returned to her native South Asia. As the poem indicates, she was a great health aid and a lovely lady.