I found this article on massagetherapy.com.  It describes and understanding of the Body-Brain connection with touch.

Written By Cathy Ulrich
 
Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Spring/Summer 2006. Copyright 2006. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved.
I can’t tell you how glad I was to see your name in my calendar this week,” said Elaine as she rushed [...]