Massage therapy treats specific health conditions, and the body as a whole. Massage therapy has been found to be beneficial to support stress reduction, having direct and indirect effects on all the systems of the body. 

Massage therapy is beneficial not just for injury, but also for wellness. An increasing number of clinical research studies published in peer reviewed journals show massage:

• reduces heart rate
• lowers blood pressure
• increases blood circulation and lymph flow
• reduces muscle tension
• improves range of motion 
• increases endorphins

Your RMT has knowledge of how to provide a safe treatment if you have a disability, an injury, an illness, or are taking medications. During their extensive training, massage therapists study anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, pharmacology, thermal applications, and more.

Massage therapy should also be considered an important part of a preventive care and rehabilitative program.