What Every Consumer Needs To Know Before Visiting A Massage Therapist

As more consumers turn to massage therapy for medical conditions and to relieve stress, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) wants to share some tips with the public to help find a therapist who is trained and qualified. Consumers should ask questions after a physical therapist before receiving a massage: - You are licensed to practice massage? - Are you a member of the American Massage Therapy Association? - When you receive your massage training? - Are you a nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork? Trained massage therapists are willing to share his powers with customers. AMTA professional members have demonstrated a level of skill and knowledge through education and / or testing and are required to comply with continuing education to maintain membership. Consumers can be sure that your massage therapist has met minimum standards of education and training, if he or she is a member of the AMTA. While we suggest a physiotherapist who is a member of the AMTA, there are many excellent massage therapists who are not members. Just be sure to see their credentials. People today look to massage therapy for more pampering. In fact, preliminary results of an annual consumption of AMTA suggest consumers seek massage for medical conditions more just because it feels good. And, other health professionals often refer their patients to massage therapists. Recent research shows that massage provides relief for chronic back pain, relieves pain and muscle spasms following bypass surgery, and is effective in treating lymphedema, a condition common among mastectomy survivors. Finding a qualified massage therapist is easy to use free AMTA massage therapist find a ฎ national locator service. Just click on Find a massage therapist, 888-THE-AMTA or call toll free (888-843-2682). A series of instructions will guide you through the process and provide a list of members of massage please contact your area.