A physical therapist needs to do the same thing as anyone else that wants to get a Massage Therapy license. They need to go to an accredited school and pass the state or national exam, then apply for a license in their jurisdiction.
A massage therapist in Florida needs a license to practice massage, regardless of the setting. Please follow the link for more information.
If you want to do massage therapy professionally you will need a license. There are different designations in different parts of the country and in different states. You may be a licensed massage therapist (LMT), a certified massage therapist (CMT), a licensed massage and bodywork therapist (LMBT), or just massage therapist.
A person can have a great career in the therapy field. Some jobs that a person can get in this field are, a physical therapist, occupational therapist, massage therapist, or a counselor.
Physical Therapy technically pays more and is a longer educational commitment. I have been a Massage Therapist for 5 years and I love it. The world of bodywork and massage therapy is HUGE so there is always so much more to learn.
If the unlicensed massage therapist is your friend who is just giving you a massage, then no, not really. However, if you go to a massage therapist's business and they are unlicensed, then yes it is illegal. You need a license to ensure you're acceptable to the standards of being a massage therapist.
Medical massage therapy uses advanced deep tissue massage techniques to break up scar tissue, release adhered tissues, and promote healthy tissue growth and repair. Physical therapy usually involves more range of motion testing, joint mobilization, stretches, exercises, and some massage. Both Physical therapy and Medical Massage therapy require a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Many Physical therapists do practice some form of massage and nearly all massage therapists are trained in range of motion, joint mobilization, and stretching movements.
The cost of massage therapy varies according to geographic location, experience of the massage therapist, and length of the massage.
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At this point medicare does not cover massage therapy (part A). Some of the supplemental plans (part B and C) do cover massage therapy. You would need to check with your provider to see if they cover "massage therapy provided by a licensed massage therapist." Insurance companies do not make decisions based on type of massage but perhaps who is performing it. Sometimes physical therapists' and chiropractors' massages may be covered and a massage therapist's may not be covered. But yes it depends on which part of medicare you are talking about. Supplemental medicare plans may cover massage therapy (and deep tissue massage therapy).
It depends on where you live. In ontario, your license is registered, so you become a Registered Massage Therapist. Here's a website that lists each state's requirments: http://www.massageregister.com/StateRequirements.asp
You will need a license to practice massage therapy in most states. This will require you to take roughly 500 hours of class and pass an exam.
The correct term is massage therapist.