How Massage Therapy Transforms Mind, Body & Spirit
Can something as simple as touch change — even save — a life? Jennifer Cooper Ashton, Clinical Manager for Massage Therapy Services at the Mount Sinai Health System, explores the remarkable physiological and emotional benefits of therapeutic touch. From her early career in dance to becoming a leader in palliative care and wellness, Jennifer shares how massage can calm the nervous system, ease pain, reduce nausea, and lift depression — especially for those navigating illness. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How therapeutic touch can be life-changing — even life-saving
The science behind massage therapy for stress relief and symptom management
Why palliative care is about living well, not just end-of-life
The role of mindfulness and breathwork in calming the body and mind
How touch empowers patients in their healing journey
Why massage therapy should be seen as a necessity, not a luxury