01/05/2026
Massage therapy is often labeled a luxury because it feels good, and in Western healthcare anything that feels good is often treated as unnecessary.
But healthcare shouldn't be defined by discomfort. It should be defined by whether it supports how the body functions.
Research shows that skilled massage therapy can reduce stress, support pain regulation, and help balance the nervous system.
Reducing stress is not trivial. Chronic stress is linked to cardiovascular disease, immune dysfunction, chronic pain, sleep issues, and hormone disruption. A nervous system that never downshifts places real strain on the body.
Supporting stress regulation is preventative care. Holistic health is still healthcare. Massage is medicine.
Lets me know what you think!