1) Dr. Douglas O. Gram- Made the word "massage" popular in America in 1874. 2) Pehr Henrik Ling- Swedish Physical Therapist and medical gymnastics (systematic exercise which monitors the motor apparatus of the body), he has been credited for inventing the "classic/ Swedish massage" which is the most common massage. Also he is called the "father of massage". 3) James Henry Cyriax- developed transverse friction massage, and he also wrote the "textbook of orthopedic medicine". Born- 1904 Died- 1985 4) Ambrose Pare- A french surgeon who used Massage Therapy for joint stiffness and also for wound healing after patients went through surgery. 5) Bonnie Prudden- Popularized trigger point work. Born- 1914 Died-2011, She also recorded an exercise album and was considered a fitness pioneer.