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Massage Therapy Fact Sheet

Massage therapy is a highly rewarding career that uses practical application of the sciences, enlivened by the creativity of the healing arts.

NHITA equips graduates to be successful and competitive in this growing health care profession with a thorough and knowledgeable education.

The following statistics provide information on the viability and practicality of massage therapy as career.

Massage Therapy Industry Facts

Massage Therapy Career Facts

Massage And Healthcare

Healthcare providers are increasingly promoting the benefits of massage to their patients.

Massage therapy usage in hospitals is also on the rise.

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  1. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 2004 National Health Expenditure Projections 2004-2014. Barnes P, Powell-Griner E, McFann K, Nahin R. CDC Advance Data Report #34.
  2. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
  3. 2007 AMTA Consumer Survey
  4. 2007 AMTA Industry Survey
  5. Based on a comparison of results of an AMTA 2007 Industry Survey and the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
  6. The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Consumers’ Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.
  7. National Survey conducted by the Health Forum/American Hospital Association 2006.

View the full AMTA 2008 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet for more detailed information.