Massage therapy provides an alternative health option to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. It can also gently reduce the development of painful muscular patterning, if started early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury. A variety of techniques are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to gain a therapeutic response: Manipulation of soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments), Deep tissue massage, Trigger point therapy, Mobilization of joints, Local and systemic circulation increase, Lymphatic drainage and Stretching and strengthening programs Massage Therapy is also effective in treating the following conditions: Arthritis, Back and Neck Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Headaches and Migraines, Knee and Hip Pain, Pregnancy related symptoms, Scoliosis, Sport related injuries, Stress Relief, Tendonitis and Bursitis.