Welcome to Massage Therapy 101, a site written by a Registered Massage Therapist to introduce consumers - and future students - to the wonderful world of massage therapy!

Massage therapy has become an important part of general health care for many people living in today's stressful world.

Traditional healthcare systems throughout the world recognize that therapeutic massage can play an important role in treating illness or chronic ailments, and contribute to a higher sense of general well-being.

And with ever-expanding research on the beneficial effects of massage, more professionals are advising patients to include therapeutic massage in their health care treatment plans. Physicians, chiropractors and physiotherapists are recommending more patients receive massages for certain health conditions, while many employers and health insurance plans support the use of registered massage therapists.

Those contemplating entering the field of massage therapy as an occupation will be especially interested in our massage therapy school information area. Choosing a massage school will be a hard decision for anyone, so check out our specialized area for detailed tips and links to popular massage schools in North America.

So have fun browsing through Massage Therapy 101, and write to us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

We don't sell anything on this site, but the sponsor's links will direct you to some respected product suppliers, massage therapy schools and educational resources.

We hope you enjoy Massage Therapy 101 and come back soon!