A local massage therapist is a wellness provider who has been specially educated and trained in treating the body’s soft tissues. These include the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue. Your local family physician may refer you to a local massage therapist if they feel that you may benefit from techniques such as craniosacral massage, lymphatic drainage or deep tissue work. Patients with a wide variety of conditions including asthma, digestive disorders, chronic pain, migraines and headaches and vertigo may find relief from working with a local massage therapist.