Massage Therapy is the practice of soft tissue manipulation that affects the body both physically and psychologically. Physically, treatments mechanically affect fascial restrictions, adhesions, vascular and lymphatic systems as well the neurological system. Psychologically the effects include increased well being and assist in relieving stress. Physical injury and stress are held in the body through imbalances. Patterns of muscle tension, trigger points, and contractures pull on the fascial web requiring the body to shift and compensate. This repeated and chronic pattern can cause pain and injury in the body in areas that seem unrelated. Our goal is not to treat only the symptom, but the cause of pain or injury.