What is Massage Therapy?

Massage Therapy is a broad term used to describe a wide range of hands-on techniques that affect the body's soft tissues. In the United States, it's often interpreted as a relaxation or luxury service — something pleasant, healthy, and generally beneficial. However, massage also encompasses many therapeutic techniques and styles that go far beyond the typical spa experience.

From an expert’s perspective, techniques designed primarily to relax the body or provide a pleasing sensory experience fall under the traditional definition of “massage.” In contrast, methods that aim to create specific physical changes, guided by anatomical knowledge or systems like energetic meridians, and that achieve results beyond what relaxation alone can offer, are more accurately described as bodywork.

“Massage” may include modalities such as Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Circulatory Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Tui Na/Acupressure, Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi, and many more. When booking a session, it's often important to specify which modality or techniques you’re looking for to ensure you receive the most appropriate care.