I am a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT") operating out of Stallaert Chiropractic Centre." What is Massage Therapy? ​ Massage therapy is the assessment and manipulation of soft tissues and joints of the body, to affect a therapeutic response in the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain. Massage can help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning. Benefits of Massage Therapy Reduces / eases pain Improves joint mobility Improves circulation Improves immune system functioning Increases lymphatic drainage Reduces depression & anxiety Reduces tension within muscles Increases body awareness