Massage and massage therapy are umbrella terms that encompass a variety of massage therapy techniques and styles used in massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy. The basic massage therapy techniques that are most commonly used and recognized by massage therapy clients include • Fixed pressures (concentrating on one location on the body) • Movable pressures • [...]

With a range of national massage therapy professional regulations, and states with little to no professional massage therapy requirements, it is easy for consumers to get lost. But quality licensed massage therapy as performed by a true massage professional is essential to getting not only the best massage therapy results, but the safest as well. [...]

Massage therapists use several different massage therapy products to enhance the effectiveness and comfort of massage therapy sessions. For the most part, these are products that are basic to all types of massage therapy, although different massage therapy products are chosen depending on the type of massage and desired outcome. An overview of these products [...]

The American Massage Therapy Association is a voluntary member organization dedicated to the profession of massage therapy; the organization is a valuable resource for both its members and current or potential massage therapy clients. The Purpose Of The American Massage Therapy Association The goal of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is to advance the [...]

If there is one absolutely essential piece of massage equipment, it is the massage therapy table; massage therapists have many options when choosing massage therapy tables, and the right choice will depend on a number of factors regarding the individual massage therapist’s type of business. The first decision you need to make when buying massage [...]

Many people enter the field of massage therapy because they want to provide a valued, in-demand service that will help people achieve optimal health and reduce stress, tension, and related illness. Potential massage therapists also enter the field understanding that there is a range of employment options open to them; one of the most enticing [...]

There are several kinds of massage therapy insurance available for massage therapists. Buying insurance for massage therapy is a must for anyone in the business. Massage Insurance Regulations Legally, not all massage therapists are required to carry massage therapy insurance; liability insurance requirements vary by state. There is, unfortunately, no one set standard for insurance [...]

Las Vegas is a place that is known for its excess in all things fun and enjoyable; so it is only fitting that living and playing in Las Vegas should include the benefits of Las Vegas massage therapy. And when it comes to massage therapy in Las Vegas, there are plenty of options for residents [...]

Massage therapy liability insurance is critical for the protection of massage therapists and their businesses; in the majority of states in the U.S., liability insurance for massage therapists is required in order for a therapist to legally practice. The regulations that cover massage therapy liability insurance vary from state to state; and since massage therapists [...]

With so many modern medical advances, it has been easy to lose sight of many proven, natural, old-world techniques like massage therapy; as those advances continue to move forward, as a culture we often revert back to the more natural, well-proven techniques for health management and healing. On of the most proven methods of boosting [...]

Massage therapy intake forms serve an essential function for both the therapist and the client. Massage therapy intake forms communicate vital information that serves as the basis for treatment. Why Therapists Need Massage Therapy Intake Forms Intake forms for massage therapy are the first part of your client file; these are used to give the [...]

Massage therapy continuing education is not only a good idea for maintaining a career in massage therapy; in many states, it is the law. Likewise, massage therapy continuing education is a requirement of membership in the American Massage Therapy Association (the premier governing body for the field) and certification by the National Certification Board for [...]

As massage therapy has grown in demand, the number of massage therapy schools and colleges offering massage therapy programs has increased to meet that demand; not all massage therapy schools are created equally, though, and so students entering the field of massage therapy need to take care to choose a quality program inclusive of all [...]

Good massage therapy relies on the use of a number of massage therapy supplies. New massage therapists will need to invest in a good stock of basic massage therapy supplies to get their practice started. Massage therapists may be self-employed or find employment as part of a larger massage therapy business; additionally, a masseuse may [...]

As massage therapy has grown in demand, the number of massage therapy schools and colleges offering massage therapy programs has increased to meet that demand; not all massage therapy schools are created equally, though, and so students entering the field of massage therapy need to take care to choose a quality program inclusive of all [...]

It is now a requirement in 37 U.S. states and the District of Columbia that practicing massage therapists complete a qualifying massage therapy licensure program in order to conduct business. As more states follow suit, it is almost certain that future massage therapists will have to hold a license in massage therapy to work in [...]

The face of massage therapy is changing in both the medical and public eye; with the change has come a great increase in demand for qualified massage therapists, which in turn has translated into a range of available massage therapy jobs for massage professionals. Where Are All The Massage Therapy Jobs? Traditionally, massage therapy jobs [...]

Though there is no set federal regulation governing the practice of massage therapy, there is a nationally recognized standard for massage therapy certification; that standard is held and maintained by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, or the NCBTMB. Who Is The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork? The National [...]

There are many interesting massage therapy careers available for today’s massage therapists. Increased demand, coupled with an ever-growing acceptance of massage therapy as an integral health-management and treatment option, has opened many doors for graduates of massage therapy programs and for experienced massage therapists. Forecasts For Massage Therapy Careers The forecast for massage therapy careers [...]

It’s not hard to sell most people on the benefits of massage therapy—who wouldn’t want to lose themselves in an hour of therapeutic relaxation? But since massage therapy does carry some moderate expense, it helps to know about the many benefits of massage therapy. Some people seek out the services of a massage therapist simply [...]

There are many places where students can study massage therapy in the United States. One of the most prominent among them is the Austin School of Massage Therapy in Texas. What The Austin School Of Massage Therapy Has to Offer The Austin School of Massage Therapy (ASMT) has been educating massage therapists for more than [...]