Massage Therapy uses a variety of manual techniques designed to relieve stress and increase relaxation, mobilize various parts of the body, relieve pain and swelling, prevent deformity and promote functional independence in a person with a specific health problem.

Even when massage is not able to address the underlying source of a medical problem, it often helps an individual cope with the underlying factors and facts of the illness. In people with no defined health problem, massage may be used to relieve stress, promote relaxation and enhance wellness.

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