
06/25/2025
"Notably, 83% of the massage-focused studies (15 out of 18) reported statistically significant reductions in anxiety levels. The review concluded that various forms of manual therapy, including massage, consistently decrease anxiety intensity. These findings provide strong support for including massage therapy as a reliable, evidence-based approach for managing anxiety."
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and AMTA is spotlighting new research that underscores the benefits of massage therapy for anxiety and depression. These recent studies strengthen the case for integrating massage therapy as an evidence-based, complementary approach to mental health care.