Masseuse vs. Massage Therapist
From time to time, I hear the term masseuse used to describe the role of my peers and myself in the massage therapy profession. I think its time to to clarify the very simple difference and confirm the role of a certified massage therapist.
A masseuse, although preferred terminology at one time, is someone solely related to massage parlors and prostitution. Similarly, massage parlor is an expired term once used to describe the office of a masseuse.
A CMT is a certified massage therapist providing therapeutic bodywork and healing touch. CMT’s work at a variety of difference venues, including but not limited to, massage therapy clinics, wellness spas, hospitals, physical therapy offices and independently in private practice.
Now that we have this squared away, we encourage you to spread the good word as you hear people using the incorrect terminology to describe their CMT.
JessG
