Thai Massage Therapy

Fact: Massage therapy use tends to remain steady when the economy lags.  Clients see massage therapy as a low-cost means to combat stress.

Fact: Thai massage was originally studied, taught, and passed down through Buddhist temples.

Fact: In Thai Massage the therapist applies pressure using their elbows, hands, and feet.

Fact: Massage therapist job opportunities are expected to grow between now and 2016.

Fact: "Green Massage Therapists: Will use organic supplies when possible like organically grown cotton or fabrics made out of bamboo.

The above facts are provide by "Da Green Show: Episode Beta 0.81" featuring Paul Fowler from Thai Yoga Massage.

Research Links

"How to Practice Eco-Friendly Massage," Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies

Massage magazine

"Massage Therapy Use Holds Steady, Despite Lagging Economy," Massage Magazine 

"Thai Yoga Massage," Massage Mazazine

"Article," U.S. Department of Labor