Massage Therapy for the Whole Life
Massage therapy can support health and well-being through every stage of life.
Supporting Health and Well-Being Across the Lifespan
As we move through different stages of life, our health and wellness needs evolve. Research continues to show how massage therapy can help address concerns that can arise at different ages, from pain and stress to sleep.
Explore our related articles, CE courses, and resources to discover how to adapt your sessions to support clients at every stage of life.
Massage Therapy Benefits for the Whole Life:
- Supports sleep, relaxation, development, and well-being in pediatric and infant populations
- Promotes physical and emotional well-being during pregnancy and other life transitions
- Reduces pain and improves function and quality of life in adults
- Helps manage stress and anxiety across different stages of life
- Addresses pain, anxiety, mood disturbances, and distress as part of palliative care
Research Roundup: Massage Therapy From Birth to End of Life
See what recent research says about the benefits of massage therapy at different stages of life, from infancy through palliative care.
Related Online Continuing Education Courses
Pregnancy and Massage
$45 members / $75 non-members 3 CE credits
Learn how to adapt massage therapy for pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, including appropriate techniques, contraindications, and considerations for high-risk pregnancies.
Meeting the Needs of Elder Clients
$52 members / $87 non-members 3.5 CE credits
Understand how to adapt massage therapy sessions as the needs of older clients change.
IMTRC: Massage and the Whole Health Initiative
$15 members / $25 non-members 1 CE credit
Today’s healthcare system often focuses on treating disease, which can overlook overall well-being. Explore the shift toward Whole Health, and how this model moves beyond symptom management to support purpose-driven care.
Related Resources
Massage Therapy for Mental Health
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Massage as an Alternative to Opioids
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Arthritis and Massage
Learn how massage therapy can help relieve arthritis pain and stiffness, improve joint mobility, and enhance quality of life.