Massage Therapy: Misunderstood and Misconstrued
Massage therapists and their clients are at times unclear about the definition of massage therapy, which creates challenges for the profession. Massage is generally defined as manipulation of soft tissue, whereas massage therapy is the systematic application of massage to enhance health and well-being. It is common practice to use the terms “massage” and “massage therapy” interchangeably when, in fact, they are two separate concepts. Let’s investigate the current definition t