Massage can help assist the elimination of waste products, speed healing after injury, and enhance recovery from disease by increasing blood flow and helping oxygenate body tissues.

Therapeutic massage can be used to promote a sense of general well-being and enhance self-esteem. At the same time, massage can help boost the circulatory and immune systems which benefits blood pressure, circulation, muscle tone, digestion, and skin tone. It has been incorporated into many health systems, and different massage techniques have been developed and integrated into various complementary therapies.