Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with every day occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions (RMTAO).
Resources:
Massage Therapist Association of Alberta
Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC
Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada
Canadian Massage Therapist Association
Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association