Massage therapy is a specialization within the alternative health care industry. Massage therapists use the art of human touch and massage techniques to promote relaxation, mental health, stress relief, muscle stimulation and detoxification. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are more than 80 types of massages, which are based on different strokes and techniques to manipulate different muscles (www.bls.gov). Successful massage therapists are friendly, able to communicate effectively and know how to make others feel comfortable.