Over the Ages, Massage Therapy has developed many unsavory misbeliefs that some view as "seedy", irrelevant or just plain illusion. In order for us to truly work towards optimally Healing the Body, our perceptions of massage therapy has to be reimagined.
There is an abundance of stigmas associated with the Massage Therapy industry, but six truly have been a consistent burden on the Art itself.
Sexualization: Massage Therapy is often viewed as a diluted form of sexual service, and massage therapists are sometimes considered to be a sub-category of the sex industry. This can lead to a dysfunctional and negative perception of massage therapy as a profession and a lifestyle. Not only does it make it difficult for therapists to be taken seriously, it prevents the level of Self Awareness needed to facilitate the client's own personal experience.
Lack of credibility: Massage Therapy is not always recognized as a legitimate medical profession, and some people may question the effectiveness of massage for treating certain conditions. The education system has strict guidelines for massage therapist schools, which make it especially hard to expand awareness to all people, by means of, providing various forms of education and opportunity
Disloyalty: Massage Therapists may be seen as untrustworthy or lacking in ethics, particularly if they freely engage in sexual activities with clients. This shows a disloyalty to the Art itself, especially when a therapist cannot facilitate a fluid session of Energetic transference.
Uncleanliness: Massage therapy involves close physical contact with clients, and some people may associate this with unsanitary conditions or the spread of disease. This gives the impression that if massage is needed, and you aren't clean, than you're less deserving of Healing of any kind.
Passiveness: Massage therapy is often thought of as a passive and pampering activity, rather than a legitimate form of healthcare. Sure, people want to relax, but they should also know when their bodies are speaking in a language that aligns with a person's well-being.
Superstition: Some people may view massage therapy as a form of alternative or supernatural healing, rather than a scientifically-based practice. As long as the main topic is our bodies, there will always be an unseen function that has no visible concrete evidence. One's Belief can drive a critical decision and this perception can really limit the healing.
These stigmas can make it difficult for Massage Therapists to gain respect and recognition for their work, and can discourage people from seeking Massage Therapy as a form of healthcare.
Disintegrating theses stigmas just might be the way towards recovering Massage Therapy from the muddy perception of history.
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