The Therapeutic Massage: Is Your Therapist Qualified?
May 2nd, 2009 | by admin |
Getting a therapeutic massage is something that will benefit your health and your well being. Many people find that this type of massage is necessary because it provides your body with stimulation to heal and to improve in overall health. Those that have injuries often find healing to be faster when they have a massage that is high in quality provided to them. Even still, some illnesses can be painful and a massage can actually help to improve this in the body.
But, there is something that you should consider about the therapeutic massage that you are getting. That is who is giving it to you. As you will quickly see, this type of massage will provide you with an excellent benefit to your overall health and well being but only when it is administered by someone that is skilled.
For this reason, you should look for a massage therapist that is certified. They should be certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. By doing this, you know that their proficiency and skill meets the standards that are set forth by this body. They must also get continuing education, which is something that is vitally important to the quality of your therapeutic massage.
When you find a provider that is certified, they will be able to give you the pain relief that you need. They will also provide you with the rehabilitation that your body requires, the physical stress relief and the mental stress relief that you need. No matter why you want this type of massage, a qualified individual will provide you with the utmost in a quality massage.
Always look for someone that can prove that they have the skills to provide you with the type of massage that you need and want. A therapeutic massage that is provided by someone that is skilled and proficient is a massage that is worth paying for.
Jenny Ambrose
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6 Responses to “The Therapeutic Massage: Is Your Therapist Qualified?”
By aquachild on May 2, 2009 | Reply
Why are men less likely to try *non sexual* therapeutic massage for relaxation and injury control, than women?
In the holistic health field, I've noticed that far fewer men in the USA will go to a qualified massage, neuromuscular therapist than women. For relaxation or injuries, aches and pains–I'd say overall what I have gathered is that it's about 70-30 in favor of women getting treatment. Why? Guys? Wives? Girlfriends? I CAN say that once a gentleman has been to a practitioner who is qualified, they generally stick with one person more than women do. Any ideas? Guys, since this is pretty anon. could you be forthcoming? Are you afraid of *flag up* or that it's girly ( you won't think that if you go for injury control or deep tissue lol). If you've had one bad experience, please tell that too, perhaps I can explain or get you going in the right direction. Anyway, I really appreciate any feedback-serious feedback-no fools who saw *massage* and started gaffawing like hyenas–those peeps not welcome. Aside from that, thanks for your help.
By theriddle on May 2, 2009 | Reply
Everyone has their own reason, and I can't pretend to answer for everyone. I personally get massaged non-sexually occassionally. If they aren't doing it, there is some financial or sexual fear involved. For some, the fear is that they won't get a happy ending.
Well, I can't compete with the naturopath.
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By Brisbane Roo on May 2, 2009 | Reply
My opinion?
I am pretty sure that it is more acceptable for women to get massages than men.
And its something that women would probably get as a matter of course instead of a guy.
Total guesses.
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By Boojum on May 2, 2009 | Reply
I think guys are afraid of the stigma. People jump to conclusions, and they just aren't secure enough to try it. What if they ask for something that isn't being offered? What if they are offered something they aren't asking for? And of course there's that "tough guy" thing that keeps them from getting proper treatment for anything that isn't actually gushing blood.
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By Lost on May 2, 2009 | Reply
So, you are saying that women prefer "sexual" therapeutic massage for relaxation and injury control as opposed to "non-sexual?" Or did you just mis-state your question?
Do you offer sexual therapeutic massage? Did any independent studies to qualify your findings?
Got a license to give a massage? Calling it "holistic" for a different spin?
Do you entertain?
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Always question authority.
By hitchboy20002000 on May 2, 2009 | Reply
I am a massage therapist and naturopath myself and I would have 30% men and 70% women coming to me for massage. The reason that men are so stand offish I think is that they are afraid of appearing vulnerable to another man ( me ). My colleague who is female is around 50-50 men and women.
It is still seen as a "pampering" type of treatment by many. I do both deep tissue/therapeutic and relaxation massage and I find the men that do come are after the deeper tissue work. Once they come and get over the whole 'Man " thing they will often attend for relaxation work later. From here they see the benefits of regular massage for body health as well as stress relief etc and will come like clockwork. But to answer your question I think it is the appearing vulnerable thing that men sometimes have a fear of getting past.
Craig – Naturopath.
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http://www.craighitchenstherapies.com