Where Massage Therapists Work The demand for massage therapy has more than doubled in the last decade. Today, massage is found everywhere. In addition to hospitals, elder care, chiropractic clinics and nursing facilities, massage is found in: - Spas
- Resorts
- Hotels
- Cruise ships
- Gymnasiums
- Salons
- Health clubs
There are over 97,000 massage therapy jobs in the United States. Salaries for massage therapists range from the low 40 to the high 50 thousands. A large contingent of massage therapists are self-employed, most of whom report a work week consisting of 15-30 hrs. National massage organizations and associations are working to gain even more recognition for massage by the medical and insurance industries.  What Massage Can Do The general public uses massage to: - Relieve pain
- Reduce stress
- Lower anxiety
- Rejuvenate and avoid fatigue
Its use in the healthcare industry includes: As massage therapy strengthens its place in the medical industry, the list of health applications continues to grow. Massage in Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care Massage is gaining respect as a restorative, rehabilitative medical practice. In this capacity, massage therapy is the perfect compliment to chiropractic and physical therapy. Massage is now a standard treatment in chiropractic clinics. Because most chiropractic medicine is often covered by medical insurance, this affords excellent opportunities for massage therapists. Working in chiropractic offices is an excellent opportunity if you would enjoy working with patients on a shorter term basis, who have more immediate therapeutic needs. Physical therapists are trained in basic massage movements, and conversely, massage therapists are learning physical therapy techniques as well. If anatomy and physiology are of particular interest to you, you will enjoy reading more about a physical therapy career.  |
