Massage Therapy Jobs, Videos, and Overview

Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function and promote relaxation and well-being. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, and feet.

There are over eighty different recognized massage modalities. In the United States there are about 90,000 massage therapists. Most states in the United States require a license to practice massage therapy. More information on massage therapy regulation in the United States. [Wikipedia]