Body massage is no longer a luxury these days. With the stressful life we lead, body massage has become necessary to our health and wellbeing. Various massage therapy techniques such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and sports massage relax our muscles and our minds, increasing our resistance to disease and facilitating healing. To ensure that you get truly therapeutic and beneficial body massage, though, you should only go to professional massage therapists in a reputable massage spa. You should also know what to expect from professional massage therapists.
In the United States, massage therapists go through 500 to 1000 hours of training to get a certificate, diploma or degree. Their studies include anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, body massage theory and techniques, first aid and CPR, business management, ethics and legal issues related to the field. They are also required to undergo hands on training and to pursue continuing education. US massage institutes and schools are regulated by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).
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