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Well a message therapist uses messages to help you and a physical therapist uses physical exercises to help you.

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What is the difference between massage therapies and a massage therapist?

A massage therapist is a person who performs massage therapy. Massage therapies are different modalities, or types, of massage; such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Thai Yoga, Shiatsu, Reflexology, etc.


What is the difference between a masseuse and a massage therapist?

Education! A masseuse/masseur is a laborer that has completed an apprenticeship. A massage therapist, on the other hand, has graduated from an academic program and received a license to practice massage after passing a formal written exam.


Is massage therapy a complement to physical therapy?

Massage therapy is only indicated if prescribed as treatment by the physical therapist.


What is the difference between a massage therapist and a student practitoner?

The massage therapist has graduated from a school with a diploma and has a license to practice massage. The student practitioner is still in school. does not have a diploma or license. There are minor variations from state to state, but that's pretty much it.


What the difference between a message therapist and a masseuse?

I think you mean massage therapist, not message therapist. To add the term therapist emphasizes the therapeutic aspects of massage. There is no difference except when governmental entities issue licences, within their jurisdiction they may establish criteria and label the professional as a Massage Therapist.


What is the average salary for a massage therapist working for a Physical Therapist?

Depends in what state and how popular the PT is, and if you can take those clients and massage them at home as well. 34-50k


Does a Licensed Massage Therapist need a special license to practice in a Physical Therapy Clinic in Florida?

A massage therapist in Florida needs a license to practice massage, regardless of the setting. Please follow the link for more information.


What is the difference between recreational therapy from physical therapy?

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.


What careers are there in therapy?

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.


Best doctor chiropractor massage therapist in Denver?

try physical therapist . Not quite sure if 'doctor,chiropractor and massage therapist is one person.' But I go to Evocare Center for Physical Health and think Dr. Spallone is the best chiropractor in Denver (in Lakewood) and he has a discount massage center in his clinic with great therapists, so I think that may answer your questions.


Can a massage therapist do body scrubs?

sometime some of the massage therapist does body scrubs but not all of the therapist does it


What does a physical therapist need to do to get a massage therapy license?

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.