Massage by the numbers:

86-Percentage of Americans who believe massage therapy is effective in reducing pain.

85-Percentage of Americans who believe massage therapy can be beneficial for health and wellness.

83-Percentage of survey respondents who indicated that massage therapy was their second career.

78.5-Percentage of massage therapists who are female.

76-Percentage of massage therapists who receive referrals from healthcare providers.

65-Average dollar fee for a 60-minute session.

Massage Magazine, 2010