http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/therapeutic-massage-is-a-low-cost-therapy-free-of-side-effects-and-should-be-provided-by-the-national-health-service-and-private-health-companies.html Online petition signatures en-us Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:24 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/24519070?utm_medium=rss Please!

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:14 UTC 24519070 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/24494234?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:54:19 UTC 24494234 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/24254639?utm_medium=rss Fri, 6 May 2022 05:43:29 UTC 24254639 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/23983438?utm_medium=rss This is 21/12/2020 so maybe if the petition has already been submitted It is still here so I am joining others to emphasise the reasons why we need more massage in our communities. I am currently doing the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology course to accompany the Complete Bodyworker Massage course, at Exeter School of Bodywork.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:33:59 UTC 23983438 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/22578190?utm_medium=rss Theraputic massage has helped me and many others and I can not afford the full support for complete rehabilitation, without health insurance.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 06:05:55 UTC 22578190 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/22425649?utm_medium=rss Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:06:26 UTC 22425649 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/22179245?utm_medium=rss Tue, 1 May 2018 01:29:47 UTC 22179245 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/21960925?utm_medium=rss Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:26:35 UTC 21960925 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/21714455?utm_medium=rss Whilst I now live in America, I am a UK citizen, visiting many times a year. I strongly agree with this petition and feel the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our society would be greatly enhanced if Therapeutic Massage were more readily available.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:31:42 UTC 21714455 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/21566641?utm_medium=rss Tue, 8 Aug 2017 08:40:45 UTC 21566641 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/21232413?utm_medium=rss Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:39:20 UTC 21232413 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931451?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 02:31:27 UTC 20931451 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19972254?utm_medium=rss I now realize that a human touch is so important both mentally and physically...I really need a caring touch somedays...without it I feel like I'm dying !!!

]]> Sat, 7 May 2016 12:57:36 UTC 19972254 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19783104?utm_medium=rss Wed, 2 Mar 2016 07:48:11 UTC 19783104 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19565619?utm_medium=rss Mon, 21 Dec 2015 03:17:58 UTC 19565619 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19354269?utm_medium=rss Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:11:08 UTC 19354269 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19302491?utm_medium=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2015 03:58:02 UTC 19302491 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19178033?utm_medium=rss Massage on NHS would make a tremendous difference for many patients suffering from chronic illnesses and depression as well as speeding up the recovery from several sports injuries as well as work related injuries. I am convinced it would save NHS a lot of money.

]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2015 03:18:17 UTC 19178033 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19059263?utm_medium=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:15:01 UTC 19059263 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19010283?utm_medium=rss I think NHS patients should have access to a complimentary therapy of their choice. Physio seems to be the mainstay of the NHS but is often not effective. I see people who the physios have failed and they then get great results. I am registered with the CHNC so why can't their GP refer to me?

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:11:20 UTC 19010283 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18995048?utm_medium=rss I totally support raising awareness of all touch therapies being made available on prescription.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:20:21 UTC 18995048 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18963556?utm_medium=rss Benefits to our aging population would be amazing. Touch can have hugh effects on their pain and stiffness, getting them to relax. Make emotional connections with others and reduce their symptoms of depression and loneliness knowing that they are being cared for and fulfill their need for more human connection.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:51:21 UTC 18963556 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18943983?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jun 2015 07:12:27 UTC 18943983 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18943867?utm_medium=rss many sufferers who need this therapy including several family members

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2015 06:07:26 UTC 18943867 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18943841?utm_medium=rss Millions of sufferers need this

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2015 05:53:57 UTC 18943841 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18943774?utm_medium=rss I suffer with IBD as well as my sister and fine massage really does help but unable to fund it on a regular basis

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2015 04:57:11 UTC 18943774 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18943766?utm_medium=rss As a sufferer of IBD - i suffer more than the usual IBD pains. Knock on effects of the body cause stress mentally and physically and I have constant back pain and tension. I can't always afford massage treatment and medication simply isn't enough and often not the best remedy. I've found therapeutic treatment to be much more effective with a long standing positive outcome and with no side effects unlike medication!

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2015 04:51:18 UTC 18943766 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18899076?utm_medium=rss Thu, 21 May 2015 05:39:48 UTC 18899076 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18898727?utm_medium=rss 25 years ago a friend of mine in Germany was 'prescribed' a course of massage for a back injury rather than pills, much better recovery time and raises awareness of looking after the mechanics of your body rather than masking it with painkillers, etc.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2015 03:24:17 UTC 18898727 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18898482?utm_medium=rss Thu, 21 May 2015 02:04:54 UTC 18898482 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18898151?utm_medium=rss Thu, 21 May 2015 12:05:33 UTC 18898151 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18897718?utm_medium=rss I believe that not only massage but traditional forms of healthcare such as Ayurveda and TCM should be given a platform in which to operate. UK are far behind and too pharma-centric as a result of political shortmindeness. You have my full support.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 07:26:20 UTC 18897718 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18897075?utm_medium=rss As a nutritional practitioner, I have changed people's lives and have testimonials to back this up. Bodies I currently belong to is FNTP (Federation of nutritional therapy practitioners) and the GRCCT (General regulatory council complementary therapies). The work we provide is invaluable to both our clients and in support of the over extended NHS. GP's should be referring our serives to their patients as an alternative health solution/support.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 04:11:46 UTC 18897075 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18897024?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 May 2015 04:03:54 UTC 18897024 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18896967?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 May 2015 03:54:35 UTC 18896967 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18896400?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 May 2015 02:23:33 UTC 18896400 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18896389?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 May 2015 02:22:46 UTC 18896389 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18837757?utm_medium=rss Fri, 1 May 2015 07:28:09 UTC 18837757 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18835162?utm_medium=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2015 05:35:45 UTC 18835162 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18631638?utm_medium=rss There is as of yet no substitute for human touch and the healing that comes from it

]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2015 05:50:23 UTC 18631638 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18625863?utm_medium=rss This has prevented many a trip to the doctor - alleviated migraines, backache etc etc...

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2015 04:29:15 UTC 18625863 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18625633?utm_medium=rss Massage is excellent at reducing anxiety, stress, muscular ailments. No drugs involved.

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2015 03:25:30 UTC 18625633 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18622224?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 05:52:04 UTC 18622224 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18622054?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 05:10:52 UTC 18622054 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621862?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 04:25:44 UTC 18621862 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621515?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 03:09:01 UTC 18621515 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621490?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 03:03:49 UTC 18621490 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621468?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 02:58:26 UTC 18621468 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621312?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 02:21:03 UTC 18621312 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621260?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 02:08:23 UTC 18621260 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621223?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 01:57:59 UTC 18621223 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621196?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 01:55:12 UTC 18621196 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621098?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 01:32:11 UTC 18621098 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18621027?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 01:15:49 UTC 18621027 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18620435?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 11:08:45 UTC 18620435 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18620368?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 10:53:25 UTC 18620368 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618999?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 05:09:41 UTC 18618999 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618995?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 05:08:43 UTC 18618995 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618992?utm_medium=rss You know it makes sense. Healing hands soothing the body and therefore the mind.
From experience massage on any level is beneficial. It's a there there there from a caring professional. Human contact can never be underestimated.

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2015 05:06:02 UTC 18618992 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618903?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 04:25:10 UTC 18618903 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618882?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 04:16:46 UTC 18618882 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18610842?utm_medium=rss Sun, 1 Mar 2015 12:25:46 UTC 18610842 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18608553?utm_medium=rss Sat, 28 Feb 2015 03:08:28 UTC 18608553 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18595964?utm_medium=rss Wed, 25 Feb 2015 03:02:29 UTC 18595964 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18523120?utm_medium=rss Mon, 9 Feb 2015 03:56:26 UTC 18523120 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18465009?utm_medium=rss Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:28:57 UTC 18465009 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18464886?utm_medium=rss Mon, 26 Jan 2015 05:05:04 UTC 18464886 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18449969?utm_medium=rss Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:32:12 UTC 18449969 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18434885?utm_medium=rss Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:13:08 UTC 18434885 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18430413?utm_medium=rss Massage is an important part of the healing process, helping to overcome illnesses, injuries, reduce stress and depression that can lead to disease in the body and I feel it needs to be made more available to the general public through doctors referrals.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2015 04:38:20 UTC 18430413 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18317302?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Jan 2015 03:13:56 UTC 18317302 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18310815?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Jan 2015 08:13:07 UTC 18310815 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18250780?utm_medium=rss Tue, 9 Dec 2014 10:46:30 UTC 18250780 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18250726?utm_medium=rss I believe wholeheartedly in the benefits of massage and healing touch.
It can alleviate so many problems both physically and mentally and it should be much more readily available to the people who need it the most.
It is an ancient healing and caring art which has stood the test of time and is still extremely relevant today.
I totally support the campaign for making it widely available.

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2014 10:16:49 UTC 18250726 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18216441?utm_medium=rss Thu, 27 Nov 2014 12:51:48 UTC 18216441 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18163411?utm_medium=rss I agree that this service should be available as a free treatment on the National Health. This would also ensure the authenticity of the practitioner(s).

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2014 04:06:54 UTC 18163411 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18142344?utm_medium=rss Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:56:33 UTC 18142344 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18138061?utm_medium=rss Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:51:12 UTC 18138061 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18115631?utm_medium=rss Fri, 7 Nov 2014 08:49:29 UTC 18115631 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18115565?utm_medium=rss Essential part of healing...

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2014 08:28:24 UTC 18115565 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18104317?utm_medium=rss Tue, 4 Nov 2014 05:22:26 UTC 18104317 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18092261?utm_medium=rss Sun, 2 Nov 2014 03:31:08 UTC 18092261 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18082791?utm_medium=rss I am a massage therapist and fully agree with this petition!

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:42:17 UTC 18082791 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18072211?utm_medium=rss I have been a ITEC trained massage therapist since 1994 - I have seen the benefits of massage time and time again

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:26:10 UTC 18072211 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18068682?utm_medium=rss Sun, 26 Oct 2014 01:29:41 UTC 18068682 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18017593?utm_medium=rss Sun, 12 Oct 2014 07:09:43 UTC 18017593 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18011214?utm_medium=rss Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:51:08 UTC 18011214 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17999590?utm_medium=rss Thu, 9 Oct 2014 08:19:45 UTC 17999590 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17993016?utm_medium=rss Tue, 7 Oct 2014 06:23:33 UTC 17993016 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17975371?utm_medium=rss Massage is therapeutic and when all options are used up (eg physio etc.) then massage is a good way of managing back pain.

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2014 05:30:44 UTC 17975371 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17970809?utm_medium=rss Thu, 2 Oct 2014 01:46:45 UTC 17970809 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17955627?utm_medium=rss Sun, 28 Sep 2014 03:17:44 UTC 17955627 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17952805?utm_medium=rss Sat, 27 Sep 2014 06:17:39 UTC 17952805 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17840343?utm_medium=rss I am a Massage Therapist of 23 years experience, who has work in a Cancer Support charity, teaches Oncology Massage, and - now back in private practice - hires a room in my local NHS medical centre.

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 09:23:12 UTC 17840343 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17825130?utm_medium=rss Tue, 9 Sep 2014 02:07:46 UTC 17825130 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17823811?utm_medium=rss Tue, 9 Sep 2014 07:57:42 UTC 17823811 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17819840?utm_medium=rss Sun, 7 Sep 2014 06:01:52 UTC 17819840 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17819150?utm_medium=rss Sun, 7 Sep 2014 11:44:40 UTC 17819150 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17817310?utm_medium=rss as a teacher in a primary school I have seen first hand the benefits for children for massage in schools. Having also done a diploma in shiatsu massage I have been able to facilitate healing in many ways. I am therefore passionate about the benefits through my own experience.

]]> Sat, 6 Sep 2014 01:49:58 UTC 17817310 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17816857?utm_medium=rss touch is a vital form of communication with many many benefits. It's importance needs to be understood and talked about. Humans are made to with a need to 'connect' and positive touch is the ultimate of form of connection. For physical and emotional reasons it is vitally important we understand the power of touch and 'therapeutic massage' is the perfect means for doing this.

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