Massage therapy uses touch in order to manipulate the soft body tissues to increase the health and well-being of each patient. The major goal a massage therapist has is to help the body to heal itself. This can happen by promoting blood flow, stimulating nerves, conditioning the skin and stretching and loosening up the muscles to keep them elastic.
Here are some tasks massage therapists undertake:
- Providing clients with rehabilitative exercises
- Conferring with clients about medical histories
- Developing client treatment plans
- Preparing clients for tests, therapy or treatments
- Maintaining treatment records
- Preparing and blending massage oils
Massage therapists need to be able to assess clients' soft tissue conditions, joint quality, muscle strength and their range of motion. They must consult with other health care professionals like physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians and psychologists so they will be able to develop effective treatment plans for each client.
A career in massage therapy is competitive and fun. The pay range and demand for these therapists is dramatically rising each year. If you are interested in a relaxing and growing field and want to work with and help people, massage therapy is a great choice for you.
