By: Delnor Staff
National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® is an annual event held in October to celebrate the benefits of massage therapy and promote the profession. The week is sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), the nation’s largest massage therapy association. The AMTA created National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® to raise awareness of the many benefits of massage therapy and to encourage people to try massage for the first time. The AMTA also uses the week to promote the massage therapy profession and to advocate for massage therapy licensure and regulation.
Why is massage therapy important?
Massage therapy can help to improve our physical and mental health. It is a holistic healing practice that uses touch to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. Massage therapy has been shown to have a number of benefits, including:
Massage therapy series at Delnor Health and Fitness Center
All of our massage therapists are licensed massage therapists by the State of Illinois. Our therapists can work with you to choose the type of massage that best fits your needs for pain relief, relaxation, health and well-being.
* Maximum of one massage at discounted rate. Massage expires in 6 months from date of purchase.
Massage is available to members and non-members. Visit or call the Member Service Desk at 630.938.9000 to make an appointment.
REFERENCE:
https://www.amtamassage.org/find-massage-therapist/25-reasons-to-get-a-massage/
https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/sharing-benefits-of-massage/national-massage-therapy-awareness-week/
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