Benefits of Massage Therapy

Many people book a massage knowing they'll feel better afterward — but fewer understand the physiological mechanisms that make it so effective. As a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), I want to walk you through the science behind what happens when skilled hands work with your body's tissues. 1. The Nervous System Response Therapeutic touch activates your parasympathetic nervous system — the "rest and digest" branch — which counteracts the chronic "fight or flight" state ma