Massage started to become popular in the United States in the 1800's. Massages have been used to help ease pain and help with sleep. Benefits of massage includes relaxation, stress reduction, sore muscles relief, and increased blood circulation. Massage Therapy is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client. Massage is manipulation of soft tissue by holding, causing movement, and/or applying pressure to the body. Therapy is a series of actions aimed at achieving or increasing health and wellness. The primary reasons that people do not receive massages on a regular on a regular basic is time and/or price.