Massage Therapy has been a traditional form of health care used throughout time in virtually every culture. Massage therapy and related bodywork are regarded as one of the most natural and beneficial methods of healing the body, creating more vibrant health for the receiver. The ever-growing popularity of complementary health care has created the perfect opportunity for those entering into the massage therapy field to have both an emotionally fulfilling and financially rewarding career. Careers working in retirement facilities, spas, hospitals, beauty salons, chiropractor and doctor's offices can be open to the licensed massage therapist. Many enjoy the option of setting up their own practices.
Massage therapists can gear their practices in many exciting directions:
- RELAXATION MASSAGE
- SPA TECHNIQUES
- ANIMAL MASSAGE (equine, canine, feline)
- INJURY REHABILITATION
- SAFE TOUCH FOR TRAUMA SURVIVORS
- GERIATRIC MASSAGE
- INFANT MASSAGE
- PREGNANCY/LABOR MASSAGE
For more information about Massage and the different types of therapy and their benefits please click on the following website http://www.massages.org.