Articles
Massage therapy is a booming industry, and not just in the realm of pampering but in the health care field, too. The US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the profession will grow faster than average between now and 2010. Americans are spending between $4-6 billion annually on ...
Posted on 2006-12-21
You've gotta love statisticians. You know, the people who keep track of all things numerical in every industry imaginable. Massage therapy is no different. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has released its latest data of just who is taking advantage of massage therapy and why. In ...
Posted on 2006-11-30
With Western skepticism dwindling, the acceptance of this Eastern technique is catching on. More people than ever before are getting massages. More people than ever before are going to school to become massage therapists. And more people than ever before want ready access to massages by having ...
Posted on 2006-11-10
Think all massages are the same? Think again! Many do not realize all of the modalities of massage available, let alone all of the uses of this therapy.
Massages are generally given for either relaxation or therapy, sometimes a little of both. Therefore, the type of therapy ...
Posted on 2006-10-14
There's no doubt about it. Human touch is nearly impossible to duplicate. However, some companies have come pretty close with the manufacturing of top-notch massage chairs that relax and rejuvenate the mind and body.
So why purchase a massaging chair over making an appointment at a ...
Posted on 2006-09-02
In today's 24/7 society, stress seems to be at an all time high. There are many things one can do to relieve the stress of work, commuting, parenting, school and other stressors we are met with on a daily basis. But massage perhaps is the most rapidly growing form of stress relief. ...
Posted on 2006-08-19