Massage Therapy One Of the Fastest Growing Professions

By Matthew Hersh, RMP. AMTA

This profession is growing three times faster than the national average, because peer-reviewed journals and healthcare professionals are discovering the amazing medical benefits of therapeutic massage. Whether it's increasing mobility and quality of life in clients with arthritis, or relaxation and rejuvenation for clients with stress and anxiety, massage has been proven to help. Professional athletes and exercise enthusiasts are taking advantage of the improved recovery and performance.

A growing trend in the DC-area is employers bringing in massage therapists regularly, because they have realized that happy and healthy employees are more productive and enthusiastic.

Top Five Reasons People Become Massage Therapists

1. Career full of personal growth through continuing education and working with a variety of populations.
2. Ability to work for yourself, travel and set your own schedule.
3. Health and wellness industry is the fastest growing market in the U.S.
4. Rewarding career helping people feel better, recover faster and achieve peak performance.
5. All of your clients are looking forward to and excited for their appointment

Did You Know Massage Therapy Has Been Proven To

Lower stress by lowering cortisol (stress hormone)
Reduce headaches
Treat chronic back pain
Accelerate post-surgery recovery
Help anxiety and depression
Shorten workout recovery time
Decrease sports injury recovery time
Increases circulation