Bioenergetics is a way of understanding personality in terms of the body and its energetic processes. Bioenergetic Analysis is a form of therapy that combines work with the body and the mind to help people resolve their emotional problems and realize more of their potential for pleasure and joy in living.

The Massachusetts Society for Bioenergetic Analysis, Inc. (MSBA), is a professional organization whose primary mission is to provide professional training in Bioenergetic Analysis, leading to certification as a Bioenergetic Therapist. MSBA also provides consultation, referrals to bionenergetic therapists, bioenergetic exercise classes to support individuals' ongoing work with their bodies, and workshops and seminars on topics relating to bioenergetics.