Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.

Massage therapy treatments act directly on the muscular, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic (immune) systems. Treatments can rehabilitate, develop and maintain physical function and stop minor injuries from becoming chronic ones. Massage therapy can relieve pain and discomfort from sore or strained muscle tissues allowing them to function properly as well as improving posture by relaxing tight muscles.

The movements of massage improves circulation and can hasten the recovery time in some injuries as well as improving the function of the immune system. Finally massage treatments can alleviate stress and create a sense of well-being which improves overall health.