What is Massage Therapy:
The practice of Massage Therapy encompasses many techniques that require a practitioner to massage or work on areas of the body (soft tissue and muscles) that are causing pain or other types of symptoms. By massaging specific areas of the body, the practitioner is able to help the patient/client to move past the symptoms and to feel better.
Origin:
The first written records of massage therapy date back to 2700 BCE in China and Egypt. There have been several records of massage used in medicine since then.
Ailments treated:
Stress, back pain, neck pain, headaches, TMJ, menstrual cramps, anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, PTSD, edema, scars, insomnia, and fibrosis.
*This list only touches the surface of what Massage Therapy can treat.
Average cost per session:
$80.00 - $100.00+
License needed:
Yes
Certification needed:
No
**Certifications may be needed for certain types of
massage therapies.**
Reference: Massage Therapy for Health Purposes | NCCIH. (2016, June). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/massage/massageintroduction.htm
The practice of Massage Therapy encompasses many techniques that require a practitioner to massage or work on areas of the body (soft tissue and muscles) that are causing pain or other types of symptoms. By massaging specific areas of the body, the practitioner is able to help the patient/client to move past the symptoms and to feel better.
Origin:
The first written records of massage therapy date back to 2700 BCE in China and Egypt. There have been several records of massage used in medicine since then.
Ailments treated:
Stress, back pain, neck pain, headaches, TMJ, menstrual cramps, anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, PTSD, edema, scars, insomnia, and fibrosis.
*This list only touches the surface of what Massage Therapy can treat.
Average cost per session:
$80.00 - $100.00+
License needed:
Yes
Certification needed:
No
**Certifications may be needed for certain types of
massage therapies.**
Reference: Massage Therapy for Health Purposes | NCCIH. (2016, June). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/massage/massageintroduction.htm
**If a license is needed to practice this particular complimentary/alternative medical procedure, always check with your state or local licensing agency to ensure your practitioner is licensed. If no license is needed, seek local or national agencies to see if your practitioner is certified through a respected program. Never be afraid to ask your practitioner for references.**
