Fast Facts About the Massage Therapy Profession

Explore the massage therapy profession through consumer views, industry facts, and our annual research report.

Consumer Views & Use of Massage Therapy

95% of individuals surveyed view massage as being beneficial to overall health and wellness.
94% of individuals surveyed believe that massage can be effective in reducing pain.
86% of consumers agree that massage therapy should be considered a form of health care.

Of those surveyed, 1 in 4 women received a massage within the last year versus 1 in 5 men.
33% of individuals surveyed making $100,000 or more got a massage last year, while only 17% of those making $50,000 or less got a massage.

Of those surveyed, 1 in 4 women received a massage within the last year versus 1 in 5 men.
33% of individuals surveyed making $100,000 or more got a massage last year, while only 17% of those making $50,000 or less got a massage.

This report is free for members to download and includes results from four benchmark surveys:

The AMTA Consumer Survey was commissioned by AMTA to poll American adults on their use of massage therapy.
The AMTA Industry Survey asked working massage therapists about everything from compensation, to hours, to type of work environment.
The AMTA Technology Survey obtained input from massage therapists about their use of technology for individual and professional purposes.
The AMTA Massage School Survey acquired feedback from massage schools.

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