Job Duties
Massage therapists typically do the following:
Talk with clients about symptoms, medical history, and desired results
Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas of the body
Manipulate muscles or other soft tissues of the body
Provide clients with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall relaxation, and how to improve their posture
Document client’s condition and progress.

"The best part is facilitating positive change in my clients. Over time I have been able to reduce stress, decrease pain or sometimes help people who already feel good feel even better. I also love working for myself. I take pride in the fact that my success is all due to my hard work. I am able to make my own schedule and create a work week that suites my lifestyle. This has evolved over the years and will continue to change. I feel very lucky to have a career with such freedoms."

What is the definition of massage therapy?
Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person's health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities).

What is the purpose of getting a massage?
Purpose. Generally, massage is delivered to improve the flow of blood and lymph (fluid in lymph glands, part of immune system), to reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, to affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and to enhance tissue healing.

What is a massage therapist?
Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients.

Who invented the massage?
AD 1776 Pehr Henrik Ling, a Swedish physical therapist, and teacher of medical-gymnastics is born. Ling has often been erroneously credited for having invented "Classic Massage" aka "Swedish Massage", and has been called the "Father of Massage".

Education and Training
Massage therapists typically complete a postsecondary education program of 500 or more hours of study and experience, although standards and requirements vary greatly by state or other locality. Most states regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to have a license or certification.

"I'm a massage therapist - product of Mandaluyong Manpower Services Training School - TESDA ACCRDTD - YR2009


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