Massage is a very old and respected healing art. There have been many studies on the efficacy of massage therapy in healing illness and injury. Massage therapists are not doctors and are not licensed to practice medicine, diagnose or give medical advice. Different modalities of massage and licensing and certification procedures vary greatly from area to area. For more information on the healing aspects of massage and other touch therapies consult your physician or another reliable source for medical information. If you are injured or sick please see your doctor appropriate for your ailment.