Massage is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and skin) and is performed by a certified massage therapist. Studies have shown that massage therapy is effective in aiding and reducing anxiety, muscle tension, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches & migraines, insomnia, soft tissue injuries, sports injuries and sciatic nerve pain. Medical professionals and institutions such as the Mayo Clinic even recommend massage therapy to patients to help them cope with the stress and discomfort of medical conditions such as heart disease, fibromyalgia and cancer.