Table 1 Demographic and training characteristics of massage therapists
From: A survey of training and practice patterns of massage therapists in two US states
| Â | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Connecticut | Washington | Â |
| Â | (N = 114 practitioners) | (N = 112 practitioners) | p value |
Demographic Characteristics | Â | Â | Â |
   Women | 85% | 85% |  |
   White | 95% | 95% |  |
   Hispanic | 4% | 4% |  |
   Median Age | 41.5 yrs. | 41.5 yrs. |  |
Basic Training | Â | Â | Â |
Formal Schooling | 93% | 94% | Â |
   US – other states | 12% | 8% |  |
   US – same state | 81% | 85% |  |
Foreign | 1% | 1% | Â |
No Formal Schooling | 6% | 6% | Â |
Median Years in Practice | 5 yrs. | 4 yrs. | Â |
Post-graduate Training | Â | Â | Â |
Any | 79% | 52% | *** |
Craniosacral | 14% | 12% | Â |
Neuromuscular | 10% | 10% | Â |
Reflexology | 10% | 6% | Â |
Reiki | 13% | 6% | Â |
Polarity | 5% | 5% | Â |
Lymph Drainage | 3% | 5% | Â |
Meridian – based (Shiatsu, Tuina, acupressure) | 22% | 10% | * |
Myofascial Release | 14% | 3% | ** |
Pregnancy Massage | 6% | 1% | Â |