A more careful look at how safe, respectful, well-paced bodywork helps people feel more at ease in their bodies — and why that matters. A trauma-informed massage is not about assuming every client has trauma. It is about making sure every client is met with enough safety, clarity, and respect for the body to soften without being pushed. Trauma-informed care starts with safety. SAMHSA’s trauma-informed framework emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, choice, empowe