Therapeutic massage focuses on relaxation and stress reduction, while deep tissue massage targets specific muscle knots and adhesions to release tension and promote healing.

Also known as abdominal breathing, this technique involves deep breaths through the nose, ensuring that the diaphragm, not just the chest, rises and falls. This technique promotes full oxygen exchange and is immensely calming.

A particularly beneficial way of relieving respiratory issues through massage therapy is tapotement, a rhythmic, percussive stroke used in Swedish massage.

Physical massage of the muscles involved in the breathing process can break up adhesions and reduce built up tension allowing the body to shift from a state of stress to relaxation. Simultaneously, the lungs are able to expand to their normal volume, breaking the cycle and allowing normal respiration to return.