Myoskeletal Alignment Massage (MAT) is a form of bodywork that combines elements of osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, and therapeutic massage. It is a brain-based bodywork system designed to restore function, relieve pain, rebalance, and reeducate the body, address musculoskeletal imbalances and promote optimal function and movement.

From low-back and neck pain to stiff hips and headaches, a wide range of pain issues have many massage therapy clients searching for lasting relief. These clients—especially those whose pain is chronic—want someone to resolve the root cause of their suffering. This is the mission of Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT)®, a form of manual therapy that uses scientific evidence about the body and brain to inform the practitioner’s approach to musculoskeletal problems. As a modality steeped in science, MAT continues to evolve along with the latest research on pain. 

Generally speaking, MAT is a comprehensive multimodal approach for posture correction and pain relief. It’s foundation is in soft tissue manipulation, but goes far beyond traditional medical massage by incorporating a wide range of osteopathic approaches, including joint and nerve mobilization, stretching , neuro-reflexive techniques, as well as active movement