massage therapy
noun
: the manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues of the body (as by stroking, kneading, or rubbing with one or both hands or an instrument) by a massage therapist for therapeutic purposes (as to relieve pain, promote healing, or improve physical functioning)
Last year, 42 percent of American adults used some type of alternative care—herbal therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy or any of a number of other methods not taught in medical school, according to a nationwide telephone survey …—
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The list included convenience stores, pet stores, pet groomers, day care centers with outdoor play areas, physical therapists, massage therapy and chiropractic offices, among others.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Spa services include massage therapy, a HydraFacial lab and esthetics treatments.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Massage therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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