This is a question that i am asked often, and my best answer is that it depends. There are many factors to consider, it is not as straightforward as prescribing once a week as a gold standard. If you are in pain, massage can help. If you have elevated stress levels, massage can help. If you are sore from exercise, massage can help with recovery. Essentially massage is a not only for helping fix broken bodies, but hands on manual therapy is part of a healthy self care routine. Everyone deserves to feel good!