This vintage infographic shows where all of the important jobs of our brain are located within our heads. When you hear of someone who has had a head injury and certain bodily functions stop working this is because our mind has specific sections for each each function.
A massage therapist job description at its most basic involves using the hands and fingers to relive stress and pain built up in patientâs muscles. People seek out massage therapists for many different reasons. For example, an athlete may need a massage therapist to help them recover from a serious injury. On the other hand, some people just find massage to be a relaxing activity, or might hire a massage therapist when they are under stress. Some of the specific duties of a massage therapist include: Meeting with patients and reviewing their individual needs and medical history.
Massage therapists held about 168,800 jobs in 2014. About half of massage therapists were self-employed in 2014. Massage therapists work in an array of settings, such as spas, franchised clinics, physiciansâ offices, hotels, and fitness centers. Some massage therapists also travel to clientsâ homes or offices to give a massage.