1. By: Valerie Mayhood L.M.T.

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/ ½ 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 isn’t 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)

16. Questions?