Massage Therapy is the assessment and treatment of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints of the body, mostly by hands-on manipulation. Your massage therapist will listen to your needs, and develop a treatment specifically for you to help achieve your goals for the session. A massage consists primarily of the RMT using their hands to rub, stroke and knead your muscles and soft tissues in order to increase circulation and decrease muscle tension. The pressure and rhythm an RMT uses can help to relieve pain and increase relaxation, as well as improve mobility and overall function. A massage can also be very relaxing and restorative, as touch can be very calming and regulating to the nervous system.