Research has shown, on a cellular level, that massage therapy helps the body heal. Even after one session, the body starts responding to massage therapy. One study found that after using a muscle group for one hour, massage therapy was able to reduce the production of compounds called cytokines, which play a critical role in inflammation. Massage therapy also stimulated mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses inside cells that convert glucose into the energy essential for cell function and repair.

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From physical trauma to emotional trauma, massage therapy can augment the healing process. During a massage therapy session, science has confirmed that the body increases the amount of serotonin it produces, making the person feel emotionally better.

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