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The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) recently published their 2011 update on the latest information on the massage therapy business. A strong increase in opportunities of 19% is expected by the Department of Labor to extend over a ten-year period from 2008 to 2018. The AMTA projected that in 2011 massage therapy would represent at least $10-$11 billion dollars in business. That compares to a high of $12-$17 billion dollars in 2010. The industry has grown significantly from $6-11 billion in 2005, but economics has affected its growth. The AMTA cites the economic downturn and a practice of some massage ...

Massages actually do provide benefits that are more skin deep; they go beyond just relaxing your muscles. The researchers in this study of 53 healthy adults found massage therapy can offer biological changes in the body. The study was conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. They randomly assigned the participants into two groups. One group enjoyed a 45 deep-tissue Swedish massage and the other group of 24 participants only got a light massage session. Both groups had blood samples drawn by intravenous catheters immediately after the massage and than one hour later.The group with the Swedish massages experienced decreases ...

A reduction in anger and hostility, decreased tension and anxiety, and a reduction in head pain were the results of a study involving massage therapy used to inactivate trigger points in the head, shoulder, and neck muscles. All of the eleven participants had neurologists diagnose them with chronic tension-type headaches. There were eleven participants, ranging from 20 to 68 years of age. They were divided into two groups randomly. One group had massage therapists give them therapeutic massage, consisting of a head and neck massage. The other group got a placebo protocol, which consisted of two ultrasounds to the head ...

Lomi Lomi is an ancient Hawaiian massage modality that provides honor and sacredness. It is traditionally done as a rite of passage for children coming of age. Lomi Lomi meaning “masseur, masseuse” in Hawaiian is conducted by the Big Kahunas in the temples of Hawaii for the children. Going beyond simple massage, the Lomi Lomi is a Hawaiian holistic healing tradition. The person who receives the massage is truly honored for who they are without any judgment, as this therapeutic massage is based on unconditional love and acceptance. Long, continuous flowing strokes, using the forearm to embrace the body like ...

Addressing many health conditions including obesity is another benefit of massage. Many studies have shown that massage helps reduce stress and can be an aid in weight loss. It can also help lessen social anxiety and lead to making healthier lifestyle choices. Being overweight causes severely painful medical conditions that cause people to seek massage for conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.Recently a team of Northwestern University staff presented some startling projections to the American Heart Association (AHA).   Their research showed that by 2020 a majority of adults in the U.S. are going to be overweight, with half of them suffering from ...

The premise behind the art of reflexology is that through the massage therapist stimulating the feet, all parts of the body can enjoy relaxed muscles and increased circulation. The massage therapist through reflexes stimulates the body from within instead of exercising and soothing muscles from outside. Reflexology uses specific stimulation and massage of the reflexes to gain relief.  This puts clients into a deep state of relaxation. Reflexology takes into account the body, mind and spirit. Reflexology works the reflexes to the internal organs and glands as well as the surface of the body. Our CenterPoint faculty can teach you the ...

Your foot is an engineering masterpiece. Why? Because it is a system of 26 bones and a set of muscles that carries the average person one thousand miles per year. It is rarely the first thing patients tell massage therapists they want worked on in the initial interview at their massage. That could be one of the reasons that people don’t mention their feet;They take their feet for granted until situations or injuries occur.Feet get a lot of abuse. They receive a lot of stress; they get injuries from over exertion and from standing too long for long periods. Attention ...

Injuries can happen with massage therapists, because it’s a job that requires stamina, physical flexibility, and mental work.  As the area's leading massage school,  we've learned that self-care is a key ingredient in having a long career as a massage therapist or bodywork professional. You need to pay attention to your nutrition and hydration and make sure you get enough exercise and sleep. Being reasonable about your work and how you schedule your day will make a difference; don’t over-book or over-work - your body needs time to rest. Ensure that massage is part of your own wellness routine. Also, ...

The fastest growing population group is the over 80's. Improved diet and better health care, means many of these over 80 people remain active, busy, and continue to live their lives. However, there are the over 80 group who the effects of aging and inactivity means the lives they live are in sharp contrast. Pains, aches, stiffness, and illness and injuries plague them.One of the fastest growing professional massage opportunities is for geriatric clients.  It's never too late to benefit from massage. Even people in their 90's can benefit from a fitness plan and massage. Old age isn't a time ...

If you want to reduce muscle tightness, ease inflammation, and improve blood flow massage therapy after extensive exercise can reduce pain and help muscles recover. Plus it feels very good. Athletes, athletic coaches and trainers, and health professionals have contended for a long time that massage therapy can ease inflammation, improve blood flow, and reduce muscle tightness. Researchers have found out what happens to people’s muscles when a massage therapist works on them.The researchers found eleven young male volunteers who they required to exercise to exhaustion. Plus they had to have five incisions made in their legs so they could ...