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What is Massage Therapy?

Posted by morgincuppadmin on Oct 17, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on What is Massage Therapy?

What is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons – to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, rehabilitate injuries, reduce pain, and promote overall health and wellness. At Northwestern, you are not simply going to a massage school – you are studying to be a healthcare professional who provides massage therapy. Types of massage therapy While there are several types of massage, two fundamental...