Cool Massage Statistics & Open Appointments

[Michele Miller, LMT]

Hey guys!

Here's my open apointments:

Tues. Nov. 10- 3:45pm
Thur. Nov. 12- 9am, 11:30am

Mon. Nov. 16- 9:15am, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm
Tues. Nov. 17- 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm
Thur. Nov. 19- 9am, 11:30am, 5pm, 6:15pm
Fri. Nov. 20- 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am, 12:15pm

Mon. Nov. 23- 10am, 3:15pm, 7pm
Tues. Nov. 24- 5pm
Wed. Nov. 25- 9am, 11:30am
Fri. Nov. 27- 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm

Mon. Nov. 30- 10:30am, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
Tues. Dec. 1- 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
Thur. Dec. 3- 9am, 11:30am, 4:45pm, 6pm
Fri. Dec. 4- 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am, 12:15pm
Sat. Dec. 5- 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm

The AMTA national survey just posted. Here's what it said:

2009 Massage Therapy Consumer Survey Fact Sheet

Massage is Used More Than Ever for Medical/Health Reasons
Thirty-two percent of Americans get massages for medical and health
reasons, according to the 13th annual consumer survey sponsored by the
American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®), compared to 31 percent
last year.

Twenty-five percent of Americans ages 35-44 have talked to their
doctor or healthcare provider about massage therapy this year,
compared to 14 percent in 2008.
Seeking a massage for medical or health reasons is now tied with
relaxation and stress reduction as the top reasons why Americans get
massages.
Of those who discussed massage therapy with their doctors, 52 percent
say their doctor strongly recommended/encouraged them to get a
massage.
Eighty-six percent of Americans agree that massage can be effective in
reducing pain.
Eighty-five percent of people agree that massage can be beneficial to
your health and wellness.

Massage therapy for stress reduction
This year, 32 percent of Americans said they got a massage for stress
and/or relaxation in the last five years; compared to 36 percent last
year.
Fifty-seven percent of Americans say they are more stressed this year
than they were a year ago.
Massage therapy and Income
Forty-seven percent of those making $35,000 to $50,000 a year say they
have considered massage to manage stress.
Thirty-four percent of those making less than $35,000 a year got
massage for medical/health reasons. This group is the second largest
income bracket of those who had a massage for medical/health reasons.
Forty-nine percent of those making $75,000 to $100,000 choose massage
for medical or health reasons.
Older Americans are most likely to seek massage for its medical and
health benefits rather than for relaxation or stress reduction
Older Americans are most likely to seek massage for its medical and
health benefits rather than for relaxation or stress reduction

Among those who have had a massage in the last five years, 41 percent
of those over 65 years of age and 41 percent of those between the ages
of 55 and 64 received their last massage for medical or health
reasons.
In contrast, only 13 percent of those over 65 and 28 percent of those
ages 55 to 64 had massage for relaxation/stress reduction.
Massage considerations and recommendations
Fifty-seven percent of 35-44 year olds who had a massage in the
previous 12 months have considered massage to manage stress.
Sixty-two percent of Americans have or would recommend massage therapy
to a relative or someone else they know.

Have a great weekend!
Michele