Who Gets Massage, Where and Why?

The followinis a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics,

surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the

current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of

massage therapy in the U.S.

Who Gets Massage, Where and Why?

• According to the 2009 AMTA consumer survey, an average of 22 percent of adult Americans received at least one massage between July 2008 and July 2009, and an average of 34 percent of adult Americans received a massage in the previous five years.

• In July 2009, 40 percent of women and 29 percent of men reported having a massage in the past five years.

• Spas are where most people continue to receive massage, with 24 percent of those surveyed in July 2009 saying they had their last massage at a spa. (CFMNH conducted their own Poll on FaceBook and found that overwhelmingly, 88% preferred private practitioners to spas or other venues.  You are welcome to visit and have a look for yourself.)

While the use of massage is growing, the reasons people are turning to massage therapy are also expanding. More and more people recognize it as an important element in their overall health and wellness. 

• Thirty-two (32) percent of adult Americans who had a massage between July 2008 and July 2009 received it for medical or health reasons.

• Nineteen (19) percent of adult Americans say they’ve used massage therapy at least one time for pain relief.

• Of the people who had at least one massage in the last five years, 31 percent reported they did so for health conditions such as pain management, injury rehabilitation, migraine control, or overall wellness.

• Eighty-six (86) percent agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain.

• Eighty-five (85) percent agree that massage can be beneficial to health and wellness.

Consumers are increasingly seeking massage for stress reduction and relaxation.

• In July 2009, 32 percent of adult Americans said they had at least one massage in the last five years to reduce stress or relax—up from 22 percent reported in 2007.

• Forty-nine percent of consumers said they have considered a massage to manage stress in the last year, as compared to 38 percent in 2008.

Attend massage school at the Center for Massage & Natural Health in Asheville, North Carolina.  CFMNH is COMTA Accredited (Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation) and approved by the U.S. Department of Education to offer Federal Financial Aid.  You may qualify to attend for tuition as low as $1780 and can begin your new career in just 6 months.

State Regulation of the Massage Profession Rapidly Growing

Come to the Center for Massage & Natural Health's accredited massage school.  We have a history of some of the highest pass rates on the National Certification Exam in the United States.  

In the high-mid 90 percentile for over a decade, our graduates enjoy successful and fulfilling careers in this ever expanding professional field.  

You can begin your new career after just 6 months at our massage school.  Classes begin June 1st and you can graduate by November 30th!

Come to our next Career Day Event this Saturday to explore our 24-acre campus, learn about the thousands you may be able to save through Federal Financial Aid, and have the opportunity to "be a student for a day" at Center for Massage & Natural Health in Asheville, North Carolina.  RSVP to info@centerformassage.com or call us at (828) 658-0814.

The following is a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy in the U.S.

State Regulation of the Massage Profession Rapidly Growing

• Currently, 43 states and the District of Columbia regulate massage therapists or provide voluntary state certification.

• In states that regulate massage therapy, massage therapists must meet the legal requirements to practice, which may include minimum hours of initial training and passing an exam.

• In states that do not regulate massage therapy, this task may fall to local municipalities.

• Most states that license massage therapists require a passing grade on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) or one of two exams provided by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.

• The American Massage Therapy Association and most other massage therapy organizations prefer the MBLEx, administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board (FSMTB), as a state licensing exam.

• AMTA supports fair and consistent licensing of massage therapy in all states.

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Peggy

Education and Credentials Valued In the Massage Therapy Profession

The following is a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy in the U.S.

Education and Credentials Valued In the Massage Therapy Profession

• There are more than 300 accredited massage schools and programs in the United States.

• Today there are 90,000 nationally certified massage therapists and bodyworkers. To become nationally certified, a massage therapist must demonstrate mastery of core skills and knowledge, pass an exam, uphold the standards of practice and code of ethics of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and take part in continuing education.

• Ninety-two (92) percent of massage therapists strongly or somewhat agree there should be minimum education standards for massage therapists.

• Massage therapists have an average of 624 hours of initial training.

• The vast majority of massage therapists (96 percent) have taken continuing education classes.

• Massage therapists take an average of 22 hours of continuing education per year.

• The most popular choices for continuing education are training for new modalities-techniques, advanced training for specific modalities, and massage for specific populations (e.g. pregnant women, geriatrics and athletes).

Become a highly valued professional at the Center for Massage & Natural Health in Asheville, NC in just 6 months, and find an enriching and rewarding career as a massage therapist.  Lifelong Job Placement with over 100 job postings available, exclusively to graduates of our COMTA Accredited Massage Therapy Certification Program.  

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Massage Therapy As A Career

The following is a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy in the U.S.

Massage Therapy as a Career

Massage therapy can be a rewarding and flexible career

• In 2009, the average annual income for a massage therapist (including tips) who provides approximately 16 hours of massage per week was $37,123, compared to incomes in 2006 of $28,170 for full-time healthcare support workers; $27,190 for full-time medical assistants and $23,290 for occupational therapist aides.

• While massage therapists work in a variety of work environments, sole practitioners or independent contractors account for the largest percentage of practicing therapists (96 percent). Thirty-eight percent work at least part of their time at a client’s home/business/corporate setting or their home, 25 percent in a healthcare setting, and 23 percent in a spa setting.

• Eighty-three (83) percent started practicing massage therapy as a second career.

• Sixty two percent of massage therapists say they would not want to work more hours of massage than they presently do.

• More than half of massage therapists (54 percent) also earn income working in another profession.

• Of those massage therapists who earn income working in another profession 26 percent practice other form of bodywork, while 22 percent work in healthcare and 21 percent work in education.

Become a professional in one of the fastest growing industries in the country.  You can graduate in only 6 months at the Center for Massage & Natural Health.  Federal Financial Aid available-you may qualify to receive $6500 in Pell Grants, scholarships and discounts!  Classes start June 1st.  Visit our website at http://www.centerformassage.com for all the details on our program and how to enroll TODAY!

OR come to our Career Day Event this Saturday, April 17th and experience what it is like to be a "Student for the Day" at CFMNH.  We'd love to have you spend the day with us at our beautiful 24-acre Blue Ridge Mountain campus!  RSVP to info@centerformassage.com, online from our website at http://www.centerformassage.com, or by phone at 828-658-0814.  Hope to see you there!