massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure , holding , and/or causing movement of or to the body . several studies evaluated the effect of massage on elevating child health and to treat various disorders . in this review , keywords related to the subject were searched in sciencedirect , google , google scholar , pubmed , and cochrane library . studies showed massage in pupils could increase blood circulation in the body , make breathing better , better growth , increased concentration and iq , improved immune system , reduction in stress , pain , anger , and aggressiveness as well as allowing restful sleep . in addition , massage therapy is studied on a variety of disorders such as blood pressure , rheumatoid arthritis , autism , cystic fibrosis , back pain , nervous pain , muscle and joints pain and headache . to promote health in pupils , it i proposed to introduce the concept of  classmates massage during break  program . such groups massage therapy , next to its health benefits , would contribute to their peace , tranquility , and teamwork . a similar program is running in australia as well as few other countries under the codename  massage in schools program ( misp )  .
background : massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure , holding , and/or causing movement of or to the body . 
 there are more than 1500 massage training centers or schools in the united states . 
 several studies evaluated the effect of massage on elevating child health and to treat various disorders.methods:in this review , keywords related to the subject were searched in sciencedirect , google , google scholar , pubmed , and cochrane library . 
 the data were classified , analyzed , and interpreted.results:studies showed massage in pupils could increase blood circulation in the body , make breathing better , better growth , increased concentration and iq , improved immune system , reduction in stress , pain , anger , and aggressiveness as well as allowing restful sleep . 
 all these together would elevate their learning ability . 
 in addition , massage therapy is studied on a variety of disorders such as blood pressure , rheumatoid arthritis , autism , cystic fibrosis , back pain , nervous pain , muscle and joints pain and headache.conclusion:to promote health in pupils , it i proposed to introduce the concept of  classmates massage during break  program . 
 such groups massage therapy , next to its health benefits , would contribute to their peace , tranquility , and teamwork . 
 a similar program is running in australia as well as few other countries under the codename  massage in schools program ( misp )  . 
 this program has had a tangible effect on children s capabilities .