How does massage therapy help reduce anxiety and burnout?

[Heatman]

Personally, I don't know to relate to massage therapy being able to help reduce anxiety and burnout because I can't stand massage. The moment someone touches me, I'll get tickled and can't remain still for the massage to be carried. It's why I have never tried using massage as a means of manage my anxiety and stress.

For those who already makes use of massage therapy, I would really like to know how it works?