Massage and eating disorders

Posted by mary on Jan 5, 2010

According to studies cited in the Massage Magazine article:



Massage therapy benefits people who suffer from eating disorders, including bulimia and anorexia. New research shows that 10 to 15 percent of North American females have maladaptive eating behaviors and attitudes. The new study is from the Université de Montréal and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, and is published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Previously, research by the Touch Research Institutes at the University of Miami School of Medicine showed that massaged bulimic patients experienced immediate reductions in anxiety and depression, and improvement on several other psychological and behavioral measures. Another TRI study showed that symptoms of anorexia nervosa were reduced by massage.


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AMTA supports cancer walk

Posted by mary on Dec 10, 2009

From the AMTA


Evanston, IL – The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) and its members are celebrating a successful year of involvement with the 15 Breast Cancer 3-Day® events nationwide benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. AMTA was the official provider of more than 300 volunteer massage therapists for the Energizer Live it up! Lounge at the 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day events in which participants walked 60 miles over the course of three days to raise funds to support breast cancer research. The 2009 tour was such a success AMTA and Energizer are already discussing plans for 2010.


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