Massage Therapy Journal

Research shows simple self-massage and stretching techniques can help reduce neck pain, support therapist self-care, and give clients helpful tools to manage discomfort and maintain the benefits of massage between sessions.

Massage therapy can improve sleep by easing pain, stress, and anxiety, with research showing benefits for insomnia and other issues, especially when used regularly as part of a calming bedtime routine.

AMTA supports the Revised Massage Therapy Compact because it makes multistate licensure more flexible and fair, helps military families, maintains safety standards, and increases support among massage therapists and lawmakers.

Studies show massage therapy, including lavender aromatherapy and gentle bedtime massage, can improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety and pain, and help certain groups, like cancer patients and pregnant women, rest better.

Olympic athletes use massage therapy to recover faster, prevent injuries, and perform better, with research showing real benefits, especially when massage is combined with good sleep and regular self-care.

AMTA 2026 Schools Summit keynote speaker Dr. Miriam Kirmayer shares why strong relationships matter for health and happiness, and how small, intentional actions and healthy boundaries help people build meaningful connections at work and in life.