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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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Employees sent on house calls, like the 18-year-old beautician, were typically licensed by the state boards of cosmetology or massage therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 31, 2025

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

On its website, the company, which also has a Manhattan office, boasts of luxe perks like massage therapy rooms and bonus trips.

From New York Times Feb. 10, 2024

Newton-John also advocated herbal remedies, used holistic treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy alongside treatment and adopted a vegan diet while having chemotherapy.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2022

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