Table 4 Massage techniques emphasized during visits to massage therapists licensed in Connecticut (1999) and Washington (1998)
From: A survey of training and practice patterns of massage therapists in two US states
| Â | Connecticut | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Â | (N = 965 visits) | (N = 1040 visits) |
Techniques Emphasized | Percent Using | |
Any | 99.4 | 99.9 |
Craniosacral | 15.3 | 15.1 |
Deep Tissue | 62.8 | 65.3 |
Emotional Bodywork | 5.7 | 4.0 |
Energy Work | 24.9 | 17.2 |
Guided Imagery | 5.3 | 4.7 |
Hot/Cold Therapy | 19.9 | 24.2 |
Manual Lymph Drainage | 3.8 | 6.3 |
Movement Re-education | 19.2 | 24.2 |
Neuromuscular Therapy | 5.8 | 20.5 |
Oriental Bodywork | 16.6 | 8.6 |
Pregnancy Massage | 1.4 | 0.7 |
Reflexology | 15.0 | 15.4 |
Somatherapy | 1.2 | 5.0 |
Swedish Techniques | 80.6 | 76.8 |
Trager | 6.7 | 14.1 |
Trigger Point/Pressure Point | 51.5 | 45.6 |
Other (e.g., Esalen, Thai) | 7.1 | 4.2 |
Two or more techniques | 86.7 | 92.5 |