Statistics on Massage Therapy
THE LATEST RESEARCH
2022 AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) Consumer Survey
- 27% of adult Americans had at least 1 massage in the last 12 months, ending in June 22, as compared to 23% in June 0f 21, 21% in June 20.
- 45% of adult Americans reported that they have had a professional massage in their lifetime.
- 45% of 18-34 year-olds report receiving a massage for Health and Wellbeing as compared to 52% aged 45-54 and 53% aged 55-64.
- 94% agreed that "Massage Therapy can be effective in reducing pain".
- 95% agreed that "Massage Therapy can be beneficial to your health and wellness".
- 86% agreed that "Massage Therapy should be considered a form of health care".
- 71% said they would recommend Massage Therapy to a relative or someone they knew in 2022
Primary reasons consumers received Massage Therapy in 2022
- Health and Wellness/keep fit
- Soreness/stiffness
- Chronic pain relief management
- Acute pain relief
- Injury recovery/rehabilitation
- Control headaches and migraines
- Pregnancy/pre-post-natal
- Relaxation/stress management
- Pampering/special/occasion
- Sports conditioning
Who recommends Massage Therapy:
- Physicians- 46%
- Physical Therapists- 32%
- Chiropractors- 31%
- Physicians Assistants- 15%
- Mental Health Practitioners- 16%
- Nurses- 14%
- Other Health care professionals- 6%
Average # of initial Training Hours for Massage Therapists across the US, 2022= 625
The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy's program= OVER *1000 hours!
*1000 hours of initial training are required to become a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist.
See the Benefits of Massage Therapy for more information.