Massage Therapy Foundation

A friend and fellow massage therapist asked me the other day, "If there was one thing I could change about the massage industry what would it be?"

My short answer... I would like to see more widely published research on the efficacies of massage therapy. Little did I know (oh young grasshopper) that there is a research and education foundation that has been in existence for at least 18yrs. No doubt, I have read articles and books produced in some way by the non-profit organization, The Massage Therapy Foundation. This foundation's mission is to bring the benefits of massage to the broadest spectrum of society...

The web site is fantastic, a well of knowledge for all.

Check it out...Better yet, Support It... "everyone needs a cause and a good back massage".

Until Later,

James

Massage Research

Here is a link to one the leading massage research institutes.

Touch Research

Although massage research is lacking in mainstream US, likely b/c of financial incentives. Most of the doctors and therapists involved volunteer their time and give their services to the cause. Many people know that massage is more than a luxury.

I will be sure to pass on valid studies when I come across them.

Be Well.