Massage has many health benefits. Massage lowers stress, and therefore will lower the blood pressure of the individual receiving the massage.

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Geriatric massage uses the same basic massage techniques as general massage. It is, however, tailored to the specific health conditions and needs of the elderly population.

There are many. Massage therapists work in gyms, acupuncture clinics, holistic health centers, spas, and massage franchises such as Massage Envy. One can also practice out of the home, or travel to homebound clients to provide health care services for them.

The top 3 schools for massage therapy are National University of Health Sciences in Lombard Illinois, Boulder College of Massage Therapy and New York College of Health Professions.