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According to the
Florida Department of Health: |
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Florida’s
licensed massage therapists, often referred to as LMTS, have
met specific licensure requirements to ensure their ability
to practice safely. Massage therapists have completed
specialized training in anatomy, physiology, hydrotherapy,
and the basic types of massage. They have also passed a
national examination that tests their massage therapy
knowledge and skills. |
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Most people know
that massage therapy is a proven and effective means of
relaxation and stress relief. Massage therapy can also
provide a number of therapeutic benefits, including: |
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There are many
types of massage. A licensed therapist will be able to help
you discover the type that benefits you the most. |
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The most
common type of massage; given to relax, reduce
stress, and increase circulation and range of
motion. |
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A
massage with firmer pressure that works deeply into
the muscles and connective tissues to release
chronic aches and pains. |
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Used to
stop spasms and pain by applying pressure to
specific points in the muscles that are painfully
irritated (trigger points). |
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To help
prevent athletic injury, keep the body flexible, and
assist in the recovery process. |
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To help
improve circulation and relaxation. Thumb pressure
on specific reflex points of the feet and hands
stimulates corresponding areas in other parts of the
body. |
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Massage
given while you are fully clothed and seated in a
special portable chair. |
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Medical
Quality Assurance |
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The Florida
Department of health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance
(MQA) is responsible for regulating all health care
practitioners in Florida. MQA ensures that skillfully
trained health care personnel are caring for the people of
Florida. All licensed health care professionals in Florida
are required to continue their education and remain current
in their profession.
It is illegal to practice massage therapy or to provide any
medical or health care services to Florida residents and
visitors without a valid, active license. The Department of
Health has made the vigorous enforcement of licensure
regulation one of its priorities.
You should always make sure that you have a qualified
therapist. Call the Department’s toll-free unlicensed
activity hotline at: 1-877-425-8852. |
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