Touch is vitally important to human wellbeing, especially in the modern world where the pressures of daily life mean that we all suffer from stress and tension.

Indian head massage (or "Champi" in Hindi) is a practice that originated over a thousand years ago in India, where it stemmed from a tradition of family grooming.

A massage session - what better way to get rid of all those knots that accumulated during the year? Find out why the Swedish version is the way to go.

It's intense, unrelenting and, at times, even painful. But as Amy Henderson found out, a deep tissue massage is worth every second of it.

The word "Ayurvedic" may be a tongue twister, but it's worth remembering if you want a magic massage. Health24's Carine van Rooyen explains why.

Hot stone massage is an age-old treatment first practiced in Hawaii to soothe, heal and relax the body and mind. Wilma Stassen tried it out.

Does the idea of having your entire body massaged in long, powerful strokes appeal to you? Then get André's take on the Kahuna massage. Then grab some cash and clear your diary.

Traditional Thai massage may not cure cancer or diabetes, but it does wake you up to just how amazing your body really is.

Have pent-up emotions and stress swept away by the long flowing strokes of a Lomi Lomi massage.