Vancouver Massage Therapy Part 3: Registered Massage Therapists
Touch- unlike our other main senses which are confined to specific regions, can be felt all over our body. Touch is more specifically referred to as our somatosensory system as it is a diverse system that responds to stimuli from touch, temperature and pain.
Is it any wonder then, that such a multifarious sense would lead us to massage therapy? Ancient civilizations of Rome, Greece, Japan, India, China and Egypt have been found to practice massage and these practices have contributed to the dozens of different modalities of massage therapy that are practiced today.
Massage relieves pain, reduces blood pressure, heart rates, depression and anxiety. If you’ve ever had a massage in any form, you can attest to these benefits.
The massage therapy and spa industry’s massive growth in past 10 years can be attributed to increased stress levels due to our busier lifestyles and higher demands at work and home. People are looking for an outlet to relieve stress and the deal with repetitive strain, aches and pains without the use of medications or surgery.
Part of the increase in massage therapy’s popularity is also due to the advanced education and recognition of massage therapists in the medical community. In British Columbia we have one of the most highly regarded education systems for massage therapists in the world. With over three years of training and mandatory post-graduate studies, registered massage therapists in B.C. are a cut above in the industry.
With this recognition in the medical profession, comes the ability as a client to write off massage therapy as a medical expense. More and more people are requesting to see a Registered Massage Therapist when they book in for a spa treatment.
It’s sounds like Utopia- a prescription for massage! Now there’s very little excuse for not seeking out massage as a way to maintain mental and physical health.
Spruce Body Lab currently has a staff of several registered massage therapists to meet this demand. Check out our staff bios and book in. It’s time for some touch therapy!
Tags: massage therapy, medical community, physical health, registered massage therapist
