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Return To Massage Article Archive   Massage Therapy School: A Lucrative Career for The 21st Century By Terry Gould There is a difference between massage therapy and sensual massage as used in massage parlors. The health professionals of today are certified, insured and well trained at massage therapy schools so they are able to give massage therapy in well maintained, clinical atmospheres. At massage therapy school, you learn that massage is part science and part art. A massage therapist applies lotion to the exposed area he/she is working on and manipulates the joints, tendons and ligaments, soft tissues and skin by using therapeutic strokes, pressing, tapping and squeezes. A session usually lasts approximately one hour. Massage therapy is nice for relaxing muscles, stimulating the lymphatic system, augmenting circulation and quieting the nerves. Often massage will benefit people suffering with physical as well as mental disorders. For anyone that has ever had a muscle spasm and knows just how uncomfortable it is, massage can mitigate the pain along with pain from cramps and tension. Stress can play havoc with your body and relaxation massages are a wonderful and beneficial way to treat stress. At massage therapy school, you learn a variety of massages. Some of the different types of massages are: 1. Pregnancy prenatal massage 2. Swedish massage 3. Shiatsu 4. Neuromuscular therapy 5. Aromatherapy 6. Sports massage 7. Acupressure Massage therapy schools not only inculcate therapists theory but also rational hands on massage. A therapist must pass a board examine and certification standards vary by state. With the fast paced, modern lifestyles of people today, everyone needs a way to reduce stress, and relax not only their mind but also body. Massage is a viable way to do this. Massage therapy school might be the calling you are looking for. Discover more about exciting and lucrative careers by going to our massage therapy school section and Panasonic massage chair site. About the Author: Superior earthlite massage table informational pamphlets can be obtained from the authors website. keywords: Massage | Massage Therapy | Spa

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