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For the Chinese novel by Bi Feiyu, see Massage (novel). "Massagist" redirects here. For the film, see Massagist (film). Massage NCCIH Manipulative and body-based methods Techniques Professionalized This article is part of the branches of Complementary and alternative medicine series. Massage is to work and act on the body with pressure. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain. People who are professionally trained to give massages were traditionally known as masseurs or masseuses , but the term massage therapist has been promoted. In professional settings, clients are treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a massage chair, or lying on a mat on the floor. In amateur settings, a general purpose surface like a bed or the floor is more common. Aquatic massage and bodywork is performed with recipients submersed or floating in ...