A variety of massage techniques are available depending on the needs and therapeutic goals of the client. Massage often forms part of a larger treatment plan and is suitable for a wide range of people – those with disabilities, expectant mothers, office workers, athletes, and laborers to name a few. Massage is used for a wide range of reasons, including to:
  – Loosen muscles
  – Improve muscle tone
  – Increase flexibility
  – Manage musculoskeletal problems
  – Supplement other treatments (wound care, cancer care)
  – Improve circulatory functioning
  – Improve lymphatic functioning
  – Improve neurological functioning