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By: Valerie Mayhood L.M.T.
History of Massage Therapy
Dates back to before 2000 BC
Used by civilizations in the East and West
Manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to
enhance function, aid in healing, decrease tension, and
used to relieve stress and promote relaxation
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Reduces stress
Reduces or eliminates pain
Increases circulation
Increases immune system
Increases range of motion and
flexibility
Improves post surgery recovery
Relieves headaches and migraines
Types of Massage Therapy
50+ types
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Hot Stone
Ashiatsu
Myo-fascial Release
Range of Motion/Stretching
Pregnancy/Prenatal
Swedish
Also known as
relaxation
massage
Usually a full
body massage
that is focused for
relaxation of the
client
Deep
Tissue
Some people
prefer deeper
work and some
areas actually
require deeper
work in order to
reach a specific
muscle
Hot Stone
Helps to calm the
nervous system
Relieves tight and
sore muscles
Uses a moist heat
Different size stones
are roasted to a warm
and comfortable
temperature
Great for relieving
stress!
Ashiatsu
Majority of
work is done
using the
therapists feet
while the client
is face down.
Pressure may
range from very
light to very
deep
Myo-fascial
Release
Used to treat
adhesions
Deep tissue
work but light
pressure
ROM or
Stretching
Massage
Mixture of
massage and
stretching
Great way to get
to those hard to
reach muscles
Helps to
increase flexibility
How I became a MT
Medical Field -Dentistry? Doctor? Too
long!
Associates degree
The Healing Arts Center (Lake Land)
Classroom atmosphere
Certificate Program (600 hours/2 years)
-5 levels (Intro,Theory & Technique,
A&P/Pathology, Business/Ethics,
Myofascial/Clinical time)
Requirements by the state of
Illinois:
Must attend a massage school and complete minimum of
500 hours of education
Pass the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage & Bodywork examination
Must be licensed by the state of Illinois
Finger printed and background check
Complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years
Pay Fee
Work Atmosphere and Conditions
Spa
Chiropractic office
Gym
Physical therapy
Cruise ships/Resorts
Chain business (Massage Envy/Massage
Luxe
Salary/Wages
Typical prices for massages in this
area
$35/ 遜 hr
$60 for 1 hr.
Not a typical 9 to 5 job
Depends on work environment
Flexibility hours/days
Overhead (rent, supplies, marketing)
Some things to think about
Growing business
MT isnt for everyone (touching people, taxing on
body)
Career life span(depends on work environment)
Takes time to build clientele (tell about my
experiences)
Economy
Ability to raise a family (flexible, make own
hours)
Questions?

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Massage power point

  • 2. History of Massage Therapy Dates back to before 2000 BC Used by civilizations in the East and West Manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in healing, decrease tension, and used to relieve stress and promote relaxation
  • 3. Benefits of Massage Therapy Reduces stress Reduces or eliminates pain Increases circulation Increases immune system Increases range of motion and flexibility Improves post surgery recovery Relieves headaches and migraines
  • 4. Types of Massage Therapy 50+ types Swedish Deep Tissue Hot Stone Ashiatsu Myo-fascial Release Range of Motion/Stretching Pregnancy/Prenatal
  • 5. Swedish Also known as relaxation massage Usually a full body massage that is focused for relaxation of the client
  • 6. Deep Tissue Some people prefer deeper work and some areas actually require deeper work in order to reach a specific muscle
  • 7. Hot Stone Helps to calm the nervous system Relieves tight and sore muscles Uses a moist heat Different size stones are roasted to a warm and comfortable temperature Great for relieving stress!
  • 8. Ashiatsu Majority of work is done using the therapists feet while the client is face down. Pressure may range from very light to very deep
  • 9. Myo-fascial Release Used to treat adhesions Deep tissue work but light pressure
  • 10. ROM or Stretching Massage Mixture of massage and stretching Great way to get to those hard to reach muscles Helps to increase flexibility
  • 11. How I became a MT Medical Field -Dentistry? Doctor? Too long! Associates degree The Healing Arts Center (Lake Land) Classroom atmosphere Certificate Program (600 hours/2 years) -5 levels (Intro,Theory & Technique, A&P/Pathology, Business/Ethics, Myofascial/Clinical time)
  • 12. Requirements by the state of Illinois: Must attend a massage school and complete minimum of 500 hours of education Pass the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork examination Must be licensed by the state of Illinois Finger printed and background check Complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years Pay Fee
  • 13. Work Atmosphere and Conditions Spa Chiropractic office Gym Physical therapy Cruise ships/Resorts Chain business (Massage Envy/Massage Luxe
  • 14. Salary/Wages Typical prices for massages in this area $35/ 遜 hr $60 for 1 hr. Not a typical 9 to 5 job Depends on work environment Flexibility hours/days Overhead (rent, supplies, marketing)
  • 15. Some things to think about Growing business MT isnt for everyone (touching people, taxing on body) Career life span(depends on work environment) Takes time to build clientele (tell about my experiences) Economy Ability to raise a family (flexible, make own hours)