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Confessions of a Massage Therapist

She is naked beneath the sheet, lying face down.

I feel a little bit powerful, because she cannot see me.

With no eyes on me, I am invisible. As my hands move down on her back, I look over at the family photographs on the bedroom bureau. They are black and white, almost sepia, and in ornate silver frames that wrap around the images with swirling shapes. I wonder how many generations of her family have enjoyed such wealth.

It's the day before Thanksgiving and I am at 61st Street and 3rd Avenue. I am a massage therapist, and I work mainly for a company that caters to clients with in-home appointments. The company delivers a table, complete with sheets, essential oils,…

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 Confessions of a Massage Therapist

They pay for their comfort; I get paid to suspend mine for 60 to 90 minutes at a time.

12 Things a Massage Therapist Knows About You After an Hour

Give them 60 minutes, and they’ll have your body decoded.

6 Things To Know About Massage Therapy for Health Purposes

The term “massage therapy” includes many techniques, and the type of massage given usually depends on your needs and physical condition. In general, massage therapists work on muscle and other soft tissue to help you feel better. A lot of the scientific research on massage therapy is preliminary or conflicting, but much of the evidence points toward beneficial effect on pain and other symptoms associated with a number of different conditions. Here are six things you should know about massage therapy for health purposes.

MassageTherapy.com

A public education site brought to you by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

Massage & Bodywork magazine

Massage & Bodywork magazine is a bimonthly journal for a national audience of massage, bodywork, and somatic professionals.

MASSAGE Magazine

MASSAGE Magazine supports massage therapists and students with the information and products you need to succeed over the lifetime of your career.

Massage Therapy Journal

Each issue of Massage Therapy Journal features research-based articles on the practice of massage to provide you the most up-to-date information to help serve your clients.

Massage Today

Massage Today, which is the leading print publication for the profession, and massagetoday.com, our fast-growing Web site, top offerings which also include newsletters, event calendars, practitioner locators, classifieds, and forums for both professionals and interested consumers.

MassageNerd.com

Welcome to the Information Highway of Massage Therapy!

MassageProfessionals.com

Massageprofessionals.com welcomes all massage therapists and bodyworkers into a community environment that celebrates a common interest in massage therapy. Celebrating a professional camaraderie online, we invite you to join the network, establish your page, and engage in the conversation.

American Massage Therapy Association

AMTA is the largest nonprofit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools.

International Loving Touch Foundation

ILTF is one of the first established training programs of infant massage in the world.

International Register of Massage Therapists

We offer high quality training courses through external tutors, many of whom have started their careers training with us — of which we are very proud.

Massage Envy

Massage Envy is a nationwide wellness franchise providing massage, stretch, and skin care services. The brand is built upon the belief that regular massage, stretch, and facials are integral components of whole-body wellness and keep your body working.

Massage Therapy Canada

The profession’s national publication of record. Written by massage therapists, for massage therapists, MTC is committed to producing the highest quality publication in the market.

Massage Therapy UK

A one-stop Massage and Complementary Therapy Resource — including Articles, Treatment Descriptions and a Directory of some of the best Practitioners, Colleges and Spas in the UK.

Massage.ca

Your source for massage therapy information in Canada. Whether you are a practitioner or just investigating massage therapy for the first time, you will find the information you need right here.

Zeel

We bring you same-day, in-home massages with the best licensed and vetted massage therapists.

Bodywork Buddy

A simple to use, online-based system specifically tailored for independent massage therapists. Built with the vision to be user-friendly and productive, Bodywork Buddy is here to help massage therapists succeed with their massage practice.

GotYourBack.com

GotYourBack offers convenient one-stop shopping for all your massage tables and massage supply needs. We carry the highest quality portable massage tables, stationary massage tables, electric massage tables, spa equipment and spa supplies

Massage Tables Now

Whether you're a certified masseuse or a casual "in home" amateur we can help you find the massage table or chair that's perfect for you!

Massage Warehouse

Massage Warehouse knows massage...We deliver quality massage products at fair prices in a timely manner. Additionally, we pass along educational information to Massage Therapists to keep them well informed and knowledgeable.

MassageTools.com

We provide equipment and supplies for Therapists, Estheticians, Day Spa owners and others in the Health & Beauty industry. Unlike most internet retailers, we use our products professionally and have gained valuable insights through our real-world experience.

The Aromatherapy Place

At The Aromatherapy Place, you can rest-assured that our oils are rigorously tested for their purity and authenticity. In fact, we are the only U.S. supplier of essential oils that are certified by the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (Australia's regulatory agency for medical products).

Young Living Pure Essential Oils

We are passionate about natural health and the many benefits that using therapeutic grade essential oils can bring to your life. Our mission is to share information and tips that can help everyone to enjoy the healthy and abundant lifestyle that we have enjoyed thanks to Young Living Essential Oils.

Massaggi

Unlike many modern healing therapists who went through a series of classroom courses to learn and acquire skills in this field, Massaggi was born out of a life journey that eventually turned to be a mandate to make the world a better place.

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