Different Strokes a supplement to Massage & Bodywork Magazine included the following statistical data in the February/March 2002 edition. After mailing surveys to 897 randomly selected members, the following data was calculated from 493 surveys:
61% of respondents practice Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage
42% of respondents work as independent practitioners in an office environment
60 % of respondents had been practicing for five years or less
The price for a one hour massage is $50-$36, depending on the setting
Therapists see an average of 14 clients per week for a one hour massage
On an average, therapists report 69.4% of their clients are females
Most clients receive a massage for stress management
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) estimated in 2001 there were 166,698 practicing massage therapists in the United States. The trend seems to be nearly a 7% growth rate annually. If you are interested in reading the entire survey check out www.abmp.com.
Continuing Education Regulations
Substantive changes were made to the first draft of the CEU Regulations in 2001
after comments from AMTA and individual practitioners.
MTAC reviewed the proposed regulations and submitted the final draft to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Board voted on the proposed
changes and submitted it for final review by Board Counsel, DHMH,AELR and DSD.
Commencing with renewal year October 2002-2004, certificate and registration holders shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education within the previous 24
months as follows:
3 hours in ethics and jurisprudence
3 hours in communicable diseases including Aids/HIV
18 hours in any massage related courses
Have a current CPR
certificate
CEU Regulations will become effective when the final notice of action is published in the MD Register.
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