Table 1.
Characteristics of Participating Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs)
| LMT Demographics (N=19a) | |
|---|---|
| Gender (%) | |
| Female | 17 (89%) |
| Male | 2 (11%) |
| Race/Ethnicity | |
| White/Caucasian | 17 (90%) |
| Black/African American | 1 (5%) |
| Latino/Hispanic | 1 (5%) |
| Average age in years (std) | 51 (9.5) |
| Average years in Practice (std) | 15.2 (8.7) |
| Individual Practice (% yes) | 52.6 |
| Accepts Insurance (% yes) | 15.8 |
| Accepts Workers Compensation (% yes) | 36.8 |
a
21 therapists filled out cards, however only 19 completed the demographic information.