
Research shows that regular massage therapy has a profound and lasting impact on the body and mind, even helping individuals recover from the trauma of events like 9/11.
Studies have shown that massage therapy provided more long-lasting benefits compared to coaching, counseling, or traditional therapy when it came to healing from such deep emotional and physical wounds.
This illustrates how powerful and transformative touch can be—not just for relaxation, but for long-term emotional healing.
But why is touch so powerful?
The answer lies in our primal need for it.
The Two Hungers: Food and Skin Hunger
Imagine if I offered you a choice between a delicious three-course meal and a one-hour massage.
Even if you’re hungry right now, the best choice would likely be the massage, and that’s because we are born with two hungers: food hunger and skin hunger.
While most of us are aware of our food hunger, skin hunger—the deep, unfulfilled need for touch—is often overlooked.

Touch is actually the first sense to develop, beginning as early as 9 weeks of gestation.
During the first months of life, babies are constantly rocked and massaged by their mother’s body.
But once born, that constant nurturing touch is no longer present, leaving many to experience a deep, unrecognized sense of longing.
This may even be the root cause of emotional unrest we experience throughout life.
The Healing Power of Touch: Groundbreaking Studies
Research has shown that babies who were given just 15 minutes of massage three times daily gained weight 45% faster than those left alone in incubators.
What’s fascinating is that this weight gain wasn’t due to increased feeding—it was solely the result of the healing power of touch.
In fact, studies on human behavior across different cultures have found a direct connection between low levels of infant touching and higher levels of violence.
However, when touch was introduced, the levels of violence dropped significantly.
This suggests that when our skin hunger is satisfied, we feel more grounded, calm, and peaceful, creating a ripple effect on society as a whole.
Can Massage Change the World?
If research shows that regular massage therapy can lower violence and promote emotional well-being, could you imagine a world where everyone was encouraged to indulge in touch?
Imagine a world where the government offered daily massages to every citizen before retiring for the night, as a wellness initiative to reduce stress and promote peace.
The societal shift could be profound.
Road rage would likely diminish.
People would find it easier to slow down and embrace a more peaceful pace of life.
And, maybe most importantly, the notion of conflict and war would seem distant and unnecessary.
While this might sound like an idealistic dream, it’s worth considering that massage therapy has the power to create lasting, calming effects on the nervous system, leading to greater emotional resilience and peace.
Meet Peter: Your Expert Massage Therapist

Peter is a highly professional massage therapist and he loves what he does.
For two decades, Peter has treated many thousands of people at his wellness centre, focusing on the root cause of disease, supporting and educating his clients to be in charge of their own health and destiny.
Peter is a former registered nurse and midwife.
He is a master NLP coach, Time Line Practitioner, and is qualified in Advanced Kinesiology, Remedial Massage, Bowen, Pranic Healing, TFT, EFT and AFT, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Biomedx/Full Health Audit Practitioner, Functional Nutrition, live and dried blood researcher.
There is nothing more rewarding than transforming tired, frazzled and worn out bodies back to radiant happy human beings all in the space of one session.
If you want to satisfy your skin hunger now; phone our receptionist now on 03 6428 3007 and you are one step closer to feeling calm and balanced.
Alternatively, click here to book a 60 minute Remedial Massage with Peter for A$145.00.



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