The Association for Professional Therapists

Massage for Emotional Well-being

Qualified Therapist : Professional Therapy

Clinical experience and research tell us that massage can have a positive effect on emotional well-being, relaxation, vitality, and quality of sleep.

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For those with mental health Issues

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While remedial massage therapy and myotherapy are not cures for mental illness, their role in managing pain and stress means they are important for positive mental health and improving the quality of life. Massage can also be an effective compliment to other therapies. This is supported by research studies which are summarised below.

However, a massage from a friend, or a massage from an unqualified person should not be confused with professional massage therapy delivered by a qualified therapist. The human body is a complex system which is why remedial message therapists and myotherapists must have the appropriate professional qualifications and competencies to provide therapeutic benefits.

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Look for the Massage & Myotherapy Australia logo when you choose a remedial massage therapist or myotherapist. Search for a qualified massage therapist or myotherapist on the Australian Massage Directory.

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Who are Qualified Therapists?

Qualified therapists are members of Massage & Myotherapy Australia who are required to hold one or more qualifications. These qualifications ensure the therapist has the competencies and knowledge to provide effective remedial massage and myotherapy services. Members are therapist required to undertake on-going professional development, including first aid to ensure the quality of service remains high.

What the research and clinical experience tells us

Alleviated Depression

Massage therapy is significantly associated with alleviating depressive symptoms.

Reduced Stress Levels

Massage therapy is a beneficial tool for the health of nurses as it may reduce psychological stress levels.

Complements Mental Health Needs

The kinds of services that therapists provide complement the needs of lower-level mental health patients and related physical conditions.

Reduced Pain & Anxiety

Massage reduced pain and anxiety post-operatively in breast cancer patients across 7 trials.

Reduced Fatigue

Massage can improve fatigue in cancer patients.

Improvements With Increased Massage

Increasing doses of massage were associated with increasing responses in clinical cancer symptom cluster of pain, fatigue and sleep disturbance.

Measured Effects

Researchers measured effects including significantly improved heart rate variability and subjective relaxation.

Induced Relaxation

Standardised massages provided by therapists are capable of reliably inducing physiological and psychological states of relaxation.

Pain Massage

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Injury Rehab Massage

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Musculoskeletal Massage

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Pregnancy Massage

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If you are interested in a career as a massage therapist or myotherapist find out becoming a Massage & Myotherapy Australia member on our website.

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