Massage Benefits of Neck Pain
Did you know an estimated 50% of adults report having neck pain each year? Research supports massage therapy provides some neck pain relief and improved range of motion. There are many types of massage (Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage, etc.) each with variations in techniques, strokes, and pressure applied by the hands and other methods. […]
Sports Massage Therapy
As a sports massage therapist, you help to condition the muscles of athletes of all skill levels. Athletes employ sports massage therapists to condition their muscles prior to sporting events as well as to help their bodies to recover after particularly strenuous training and athletic performances. The services provided by sports massage therapists are used […]
Massage Therapy: The Healing Touch
Massage therapy’s role in society has changed dramatically over the past 20 years from leisure and recreation to health and wellness. As a massage therapist, you have such a great impact on your clients’ health and wellbeing through the simplicity of touch and the power of intention. The massage therapy profession offers many opportunities to […]
Effect of Massage Therapy on Blood Pressure
Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing traditions and the therapeutic benefits are numerous! According to a recent study, massage also has a positive lasting effect on blood pressure. The study, “Durability of Effect of Massage Therapy on Blood Pressure,” involved 50 women between the ages of 18 and 60 with prehypertension. The women […]
Seniors Benefit From Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers numerous benefits for the entire body, especially as it is aging. Massage eases joint and muscle pain and helps reduce increased levels of stress that often occurs with age. Geriatric massage therapy is helpful for maintaining and improving overall health and wellness for the aging population. Addressing the specific needs of the […]
Benefits of Prenatal Massage Therapy
For centuries massage therapy has been used to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension. Research is now supporting the benefits of prenatal massage therapy. Studies are showing prenatal massage therapy can help reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health. Prenatal […]
Do You Want to Be a Medical Massage Therapist?
Today we are seeing a rise in medical massage therapy in medical settings due to the demand for the practice of combining traditional and alternative medicine. What is a medical massage therapist? A medical massage therapist is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) who treats health conditions diagnosed by a doctor. Medical massage therapists pursue advanced […]
Increased Demand For Massage Therapists
Today’s world can be stressful and according to the American Psychological Association, stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung problems, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. Finding ways to release and lower stress levels contributes to better health, and massage therapy is a course of action leading […]
Massage Therapy is the Career for You
Massage therapy is projected to grow 21% in the next 10 years, due to the demand and benefits drawing people like you to the profession. The results of a study surveying 1200 massage therapist about their career satisfaction discovered: Overall, 88% of surveyed massage therapists are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their careers.99% of massage […]
6 Career Paths for Massage Therapists
As a massage therapist, you impact people’s lives and well-being in so many ways. Massage therapy is a rewarding career with many benefits including the numerous ways to pursue your career after you get your license. Here are 6 different career paths available to you with your massage therapy license.Work For Yourself: Starting a massage […]