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 Are you ever reminded of something that smells like someone who is comforting to you? Maybe it’s the change in seasons that shifts the scent of the air, bringing a moment of nostalgia over summers past or the anticipation of holidays yet to come. In a moment a scent can remind you of a vacation or of when you were a kid. The power of a scent should not only be limited to memories, but can be used in various ways to promote healing, stress relief and well being. Maybe that old phrase “Take time to stop and smell the roses” is more literal than we think!
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{popin}The following is a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics,  surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy in the U.S. Download Document 
The Massage Therapy Profession
- In 2005, massage therapy was projected to be a $6 to $11 billion a year industry.1
- AMTA estimates that in 2010, massage therapy was a $12-17 billion industry. 2
- It is estimated that there are 280,000 to 320,000 massage therapists and massage school students in the United States.2
- According to the U.S. Department of Labor in 2010, employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than average for all occupations. However, this is one percentage point lower than their forecast in 2006. 3
- Between July 2009 and July 2010, roughly 48 million adult Americans (18 percent) had a massage at least once.4
- The economy affected the number of people who had a massage from July 2009 to July 2010 (down 4 percentage points from 2008-2009). 4
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As one of the Best Jobs of 2012, this profession should see significant growth over the next decade
By Nathan Hellman - US News
February 27, 2012
The Rundown:
 Massage therapists are commonly credited with having "magic hands" or a "magic touch." For the uninitiated, this may seem like mere hyperbole. But anyone who has felt a massage therapist use those magic hands to relieve pain, reduce stress, and unwind tired, bound-up muscles knows, the praise is entirely justified. With more than 80 types of treatments, massage therapists have many different ways to deliver this relief. Massage therapists can specialize in deep-tissue, acupressure, reflexology, orthopedic, sports massage, and other areas. Often, massage therapists become experts in several modalities, all of which require specific skills and techniques. The length and type of massage provided typically depends on the client's condition and desires. Elderly clients and those recovering from a severe injury usually receive different treatments than elite athletes or those simply seeking relaxation. The nature of the massage is often discussed and agreed upon during a short interview with the client before it takes place. Massage therapists either work for an employer—in a variety of environments, from spas to hospitals—or are self-employed with their own small business. Regardless of the working arrangement, massage therapists should be friendly and personable to attract a consistent client base.
[See The Best Jobs of 2012.]
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Excerpted from an article titled 5 High-Paying, Low-Stress Jobs
By Amy Bell (Saturday, May 15, 2010)
If you're like thousands of other job seekers, you may dream of earning the big bucks without having to deal with the extreme stress that goes hand-in-hand with top-paying jobs.  Of course, a high-salary, low-stress job sounds too good to be true. Or is it?
Believe it or not, you don't have to take on a heart-pounding career as a brain surgeon, airline pilot or stock broker to bring home some serious bacon. As a matter of fact, some of the highest-stress jobs pay surprisingly scanty salaries. Just think about police officers, firefighters and social workers. These folks have quite possibly the most nerve-racking jobs in the world, yet most of them earn less than $45,000 a year. What about combat soldiers who face death on a daily basis? They typically earn less than $30,000 a year.
In other words, high stress does not always equal a hefty salary, or vice versa. Fortunately, there are plenty of laid-back career choices that pay quite generously.
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