massage therapy
noun
: the manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues of the body (as by stroking, kneading, or rubbing with one or both hands or an instrument) by a massage therapist for therapeutic purposes (as to relieve pain, promote healing, or improve physical functioning)
Last year, 42 percent of American adults used some type of alternative care—herbal therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy or any of a number of other methods not taught in medical school, according to a nationwide telephone survey …—
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The day after canceling her massage therapy appointment, Arakawa searched online for a concierge medical service in Santa Fe, AP and the Times report.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Often designed to help improve employee mental health, morale, creativity and productivity, programs such as meditation, yoga, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), massage therapy and other similar programs can be highly effective.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The player recovery center has two built in hot and cold tubs, a cryo-chamber, infrared sauna, massage therapy room, mental health and wellness space, and an on-site doctor’s office with X-ray capabilities.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Just throwing this out there—massage therapy/muscle activation might help him with his progress!!
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Often designed to help improve employee mental health, morale, creativity and productivity, programs such as meditation, yoga, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), massage therapy and other similar programs can be highly effective.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The player recovery center has two built in hot and cold tubs, a cryo-chamber, infrared sauna, massage therapy room, mental health and wellness space, and an on-site doctor’s office with X-ray capabilities.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Just throwing this out there—massage therapy/muscle activation might help him with his progress!!
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Massage therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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