Massage is a healing art which is both scientific and artistic in nature. It therapeutically improves physical, mental, and spiritual health. It uses most of the five senses to give the recipient several benefits including stress relief, reduction of muscular spasm and soreness, raising immune system efficiency, and promoting overall well-being and self-awareness.

A professional licensed massage therapist (LMT) always respects the modesty, comfort, needs and limitations of the client throughout each treatment. In addition, LMT's should give specific instructions and encourage feedback at the beginning, during, and after the massage to best meet the client's goals.