Effectiveness Of Massage Therapy For Clients Who Are Receiving Psychotherapy For Distress

Authors

Collin R. Payne, Brigham Young University
Dr. Bruce Carpenter, Brigham Young University

Keywords

massage therapy, psychotherapy, distress, health care profession

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Current research shows that touch stimulation can positively affect physiological, behavioral, and social development (1). Because of this research, health care professionals regard touch as vitally important in interactions and healing (2). In view of the benefits of touch on anxiety and recovery, therapeutic massage is gradually becoming a recognized health care profession (3).

Recommended Citation

Payne, Collin R. and Carpenter, Dr. Bruce (2014) "Effectiveness Of Massage Therapy For Clients Who Are Receiving Psychotherapy For Distress," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 319.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/319