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Massage Therapy
Massage has been described as “the healing touch.” Often referred to as bodywork or somatic
therapy, massage therapy refers to the application of various techniques to the muscular
structure and soft tissues of the body. It consists of a group of manual techniques using primarily
the hands that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding and/or causing movement of
or to the body. The massage therapist can also use other areas of the body, such as the forearms,
elbows or feet. These techniques affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory-lymphatic, nervous and
other systems of the body.
The goal of massage therapy is fairly straightforward: to positively affect the health and well-
being of the patient. Numerous physical and mental health benefits have been attributed to
massage, including reducing stress and aiding in relaxation; lowering blood pressure; increasing
blood circulation and lymph flow; relaxing the muscles; reducing chronic pain and improving joint
range of motion.
Massage has been described as “the healing touch.” Often referred to as bodywork or somatic
therapy, massage therapy refers to the application of various techniques to the muscular
structure and soft tissues of the body. It consists of a group of manual techniques using primarily
the hands that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding and/or causing movement of
or to the body. The massage therapist can also use other areas of the body, such as the forearms,
elbows or feet. These techniques affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory-lymphatic, nervous and
other systems of the body.
The goal of massage therapy is fairly straightforward: to positively affect the health and well-
being of the patient. Numerous physical and mental health benefits have been attributed to
massage, including reducing stress and aiding in relaxation; lowering blood pressure; increasing
blood circulation and lymph flow; relaxing the muscles; reducing chronic pain and improving joint
range of motion.
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