Dispelling the myth that massage therapy is just a luxury or spa treatment. Massage therapy is categorized by the National Institute of Health as complementary and integrative medicine. One of the biggest challenges for the massage therapy industry is education of the public. Funding for research for many non-pharmeceutical options, like massage therapy, that truly focus on holistic health is very limited.
25 Reasons to Get a Massage
Many of the reasons to get a massage on this list may not be something you have thought about or heard of before. This is not a comprehensive list, but is designed to help you realize, massage therapy is much more than to help with relaxation.
Holistic Healthcare
Massage therapy has been a part of holistic healthcare since ancient times. Below are some helpful resources and articles provided by the AMTA that will help you learn more about the different ways that massage therapy can be a vital part of your healing, including a demographic many don’t realize need massage for many reasons, our pediatric patients. Massage therapy for overall health, pain management, rehabilitation after surgery or an injury, and for pediatric patients (infant/child/preteen/teenager) is an excellent alternative to pharmaceuticals and other less holistic therapies. Massage therapy falls under the complementary and integrative medicine umbrella of Healthcare as defined by the National Institute of Health.
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/pain-relief/
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/rehabilitation/
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/medical-treatments/arthritis/
https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/client-handout-massage-for-pain/
Massage Therapy for Veterans
To our veterans, thank you for your service to our country! Mariposa Massage became an authorized provider for the VA in October, 2023. We are doing our best to serve a population desperately in need of care. We are grateful the Veterans Administration has finally recognized massage therapy as a therapy that can help assist our veterans with so many areas of challenge they find themselves dealing with after completing their service to our country.
Here are some resources and publications from the AMTA that you might find interesting and hopefully give you some information that is helpful!
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/veterans/
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/mental-health/
https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/massage-for-ptsd-and-trauma/
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/pain-relief/
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/rehabilitation/
Prenatal Massage
Yes, massage during pregnancy is an excellent way to support the many changes you go through during pregnancy.
Massage Therapy Benefits for Pregnancy per the AMTA:
Alleviating back and leg pain
Reducing labor pain during childbirth
Lessening postoperative pain
Reducing anxiety and stress
Improving mood and lifting depression
Easing insomnia
Here is some more information you might find helpful!
Pediatric massage therapy is something most people don’t ever think about, but here are some articles addressing massage for pediatric patients.
Massage Resources for cancer patients
Massage therapy is an integrative therapy with many, many modalities to choose from, which often provides solutions to misdiagnosed or chronic conditions that seem to be elusive to various forms of allopathic medicine. While often not covered by insurance, more and more insurance is beginning to cover massage therapy. Additionally, people with HSAs or Flex accounts are sometimes able to get their massages covered depending on their company’s plan.
While contraindications to massage exist, there are tremendous benefits to massage therapy for a vast amount of our population. As you work your way through the many articles and research provided here, you may have questions! We would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact us directly to ask your questions.
To book your next massage appointment go to https://www.mariposamassagemontana.com and select which location you would like to schedule with. Our Main location is on the north side of Helena past Target off of N. Montana Ave. and our second location is located just east of the hospital on Saddle Dr.
Written by Barbara Calahan, owner and founder, Mariposa Massage & Healing Center, LLC. Mariposa Massage & Healing Center is a sanctuary of relaxation and wellness that offers a range of holistic therapies and products designed to rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit.
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