Massage therapy is one of the methods of relaxing the body that can assist in controlling the feelings of depression, because it relaxes the body and the mind. There are several types of massage therapy that can be used when treating depression naturally; there is shiatsu, neuromuscular therapy, Swedish therapy and spinal release therapy. These are all therapies known to increase the endorphins in the body that create a positive feeling and this can help to decrease the feelings of depression.

The overall feeling of well-being and calmness, this can do wonders for the person battling depression, and will last for hours, not just during the time the massage is being done.

Another thing that occurs is that it is not possible for the brain to think thoughts of anger, disappointment, sadness and other thoughts that lead to depression while having a message. The brain instead is able to be clear and focus on the feelings of enjoyment, relaxation and stress diminishing.