Can Massage Benefit Children?

As we get older, we tend to appreciate massage more. However, kids also have aches and pains too. But can their young bodies take the kneading, pulling and physical exertion of a therapeutic or medical massage?

We recently had the privilege of attending the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN) at Loma Linda University. There we met Carola Janiak, the founder and Director of Hands-on Medical Massage School. She was gracious enough to answer a few questions for us about massage and physical fitness.

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Jon Ewald, MD

Jon Ewald grew up in Minnesota and has a love for the outdoors. He obtained his medical degree at Loma Linda University, graduating in 2020. He is currently completing his residency in Radiology at University of Pittsburgh.