Since 1995, Relax The Back Massage Therapy has been practicing massage therapy throughout Iowa and Minnesota. Nationally-certified and licensed therapist, Angela Nelson, brings back your mobile vitality and calmness with effective massage therapy. Angela has practiced therapeutic massage in Russia, aiding Olympic trial athletes and has her degree from Dr. Welbes with 1,000 hours of training.Massage therapists have extensive training. Training that includes massage technique, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology. Massage therapists also have a knowledge of when massage is and is not appropriate.Massage is a gentle therapy that can relieve pain and in combination with other appropriate health care measures, can help heal certain conditions and prevent their return. In some cases, massage can reduce or even eliminate the need for medication or surgery. Massage can help with stress, painful or tight muscles, injuries, prevention of new injuries, pain or restriction in joints, posture, fluid retention and carpel tunnel syndrome.