whats the difference between a Masseuse and a physical therapist?

Answer 1

mistify...thank you for putting it so well...THANK YOU :)
Yes we do get offended when we get called masseuse...we dont give happy endings!!
and YES we do get a diploma, we go to college for 2 yrs,and we have to take a state board test, we do have to take anatomy & physiology, pathology, kinesiology,neurology, medical massage, myology, and much,,,,much,,,more
I have great admiration for physical therapist, they work hard with the patients, focusing on those muscle and getting them back on their feet.
We are train to not only to relax a patient/client, but also to work deep in those muscle, to teach the patient how to stretch, to work on trigger points, to work on any pathology that is presented to us in the office. Is not only to give an hour massage and go your merry way, if a patient comes with a frozen shoulder , or thoracic outlet syndrome, or whatever the condition, we need to know how to treat this patient, what to do and not to do.
Masseuse? go to one of those places where they do nails..and they will give you a rub down for a couple of dollars and maybe a happy ending.
We work hard, and we study hard to just be called MASSEUSE.
And about payment...well..lets see..we get from 65 to 100 dollars and hour, and if we work in a cheap medical office...we might get payed..around 35 to 40 an hr....thats still pretty good.
i hope i didnt come down strong...oops..sorry if did.
Thanks ^i^♥

Answer 2

The real question should be..."What's the difference between a Masseuse and a massage therapist?" However, let's address all three.

Physical therapist: Focus is primarily with the restoration of function...being able to walk, climb stairs, carry about a normal life. This is done by addressing deficits such as pain, weakness, balance, limited mobility. Means by which this occurs may include massage, but also manual therapy, strenthening, stretching, balance training, etc. It depends on the cause of the deficit. Massage is only one technique used by therapists.

Massage therapist: In many states, a licensed or certified professional whose primary focus is on massage...theraputically, leisurely, or on a maintenence basis. They are usually trained in a variety of massage techiniques.

Masseuse: Someone who may perform massage, but it not necessarily licensed, certified or well-trained. Many times associated with "those" type of massages....you know what I mean!

In fact, calling a massage therapist a masseuse is often very insulting.

Answer 3

Physical therapists are not primary health care providers, whereas chiropractors are - you need a prescription to see a physical therapist. A chiropractor can evaluate joint motion and determine if there is any nerve interference, thus, the chiropractor would be more qualified to restore function regarding lower back problems, sciatic nerve involvement and sacro-iliac joint problems. Additionally, chiropractic is proven safer and more effective than medical treatments for conditions like yours. You would have to check with your insurance company as to specific chiropractic coverage. The lack of insurance coverage is political - the medical profession has been, for many years, trying to eliminate chiropractic. It has been proven in an anti-trust suit that the medical profession has lost, however, they continue to promote propaganda against chiropractors as is embodied by the many misinformed comments you will see.

Answer 4

Masseuse will let you lie or sit there while they relax and work your muscles, and a physical therapists will sit there while they make you relax and work your muscles.

- both are great, I do tend to appreciate how physical therapists do more to teach you to be self-sufficient in caring for your body even though it is a lot harder work.

Answer 5

Masseuse Is for your pleasure and therapist Is for treatment and not much fun either

Answer 6

masseuse specialize in relaxation techniques and a physical therapist specializes more in pain management

Answer 7

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Answer 8

BIG DIFFERENCE, A MASSEAUSE COULD BE SOMEONE WITH MASSAGING SKILLS..AND A PT IS SOMEONE WHO WENT TO SCHOOL 4 YR. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND MAKES 3 TIMES MORE THAN A MASSEAUSE. BIG DIFFERENCE.

Answer 9

huge difference..a physical therapist stayed in college for couple of years to master every bit of muscles and nerves and their functions, so you can depend on them and guaranteed to know what they are doing whilwe a masseuer only does some relaxing massage to clients no college diploma on it.:)

Answer 10

A really good time