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massage therapy

American  
[muh-sahzh ther-uh-pee] / məˈsɑʒ ˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

  • massage therapies
    plural
  1. the practice of using massage to relieve pain and encourage relaxation.


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The highest percentage of failed programs is expected to be undergraduate certificates, especially for cosmetology, massage therapy and film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Employees sent on house calls, like the 18-year-old beautician, were typically licensed by the state boards of cosmetology or massage therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025

Chrissy Fernandez, spa and fitness manager at The Mather, says she’s seeing increased demand for massage therapy as well, which also has an add-on cost.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025

On its website, the company, which also has a Manhattan office, boasts of luxe perks like massage therapy rooms and bonus trips.

From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2024

Newton-John also advocated herbal remedies, used holistic treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy alongside treatment and adopted a vegan diet while having chemotherapy.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2022

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