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Return To Massage Article Archive   What Every Consumer Needs To Know Before Visiting A Massage Therapist By AMTA Consumers should ask the following questions of a massage therapist before getting a massage: - Are you licensed to practice massage? - Are you a member of the American Massage Therapy Association? - Where did you receive your massage therapy training? - Are you Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork? Trained massage therapists are happy to share their credentials with clients. AMTA professional members have demonstrated a level of skill and knowledge through education and/or testing and are required to meet continuing education standards to retain membership. Consumers can rest assured that their massage therapist has met minimum education and training standards if he or she is a member of AMTA. Although, we suggest a massage therapist that is a member of AMTA, there are many excellent massage therapists that are not members. Just be sure to view their credentials. People today look to massage therapy for more than pampering. In fact, preliminary results from AMTAs annual consumer survey suggest consumers seek massage for medical conditions more than just because it feels good. And, other healthcare providers often refer their patients to massage therapists. Recent research shows that massage provides relief for chronic low back pain, eases pain and muscle spasms following bypass surgery, and is effective in treating lymphedema, a condition common among mastectomy survivors. Finding a qualified massage therapist is easy by using AMTAs free Find A Massage Therapist® national locator service. Simply click on Find a Massage Therapist, or call toll-free at 888-THE-AMTA (888-843-2682). A series of prompts will steer you through the process and will provide a list of member massage therapists you can contact in your area. About the Author: The American Massage Therapy Association is a resource center for massage therapists and massage therapy. keywords: Massage | Massage Therapy | Spa Basic Reflexology

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