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.
The median annual wage for massage therapists was $35,970 in May 2012. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,420, and the top 10 percent earned more than $70,140.Most massage therapists earn a combination of wages and tips. Many massage therapists work part time; only about 1 out of 3 worked full time in 2012.assage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients.