Massage therapy, traditionally is the gentle to deep manipulation of muscles, skin and other soft tissues by the hands. Long flowing strokes, firm kneading, and other techniques are blended to encourage the body's natural healing and relaxation abilities.  Bodywork usually refers to a broader category of techniques and processes. These may include gentle to vigorous rocking, movement and nurturing support of the body, as well as imagery, coaching, and body-mind correlation. Energy work is a subtler way of interaction based on ancient concepts of chakra systems, ki, chi, or prana flow and modern models of body and mind symbology and relationships.