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massage therapy

American  
[muh-sahzh ther-uh-pee] / məˈsɑʒ ˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

  • massage therapies
    plural
  1. the practice of using massage to relieve pain and encourage relaxation.


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It now has some longevity programs that are priced as high as $40,000, offering lab work and massage therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

Chrissy Fernandez, spa and fitness manager at The Mather, says she’s seeing increased demand for massage therapy as well, which also has an add-on cost.

From Barron's Oct. 26, 2025

Players had their legs in massage therapy boots at 1 a.m. after the semifinal.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2024

Researchers used the data to evaluate the use of seven complementary health care approaches: acupuncture, chiropractic care, guided imagery, massage therapy, meditation, naturopathy and yoga.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2024

After reporting what happened to the police, Yas learnt that Urquhart held no qualifications in massage therapy and had never undertaken any form of training.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2022

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