Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Massage Therapy Profession

  • Oluwakemi Balogun, MS4 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
  • Ann Blair Kennedy, LMT, BCTMB, DrPH, Executive Editor/Editor-in-Chief, IJTMB 864-455-8374 http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3518-6314
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v13i3.571
Keywords: Minority Groups, Ethnic groups, Health Occupations, health services accessibility, African Americans, massage therapy, primary health care

Abstract

It has been documented that there are disparities in who seeks massage therapy in the United States. Yet, there are few conversations about race and ethnicity of the massage therapists who provide these services. We must examine the diversity, equity, and inclusion within the massage therapy profession and consider how the profession can improve the landscape for clients/patients and for those who feel called to work within this field. Although the diversity of the profession and those who seek treatment are rarely discussed, this paper explores these issues and offers possible solutions to expand the diversity of the profession and patient population.

Author Biography

Ann Blair Kennedy, LMT, BCTMB, DrPH, Executive Editor/Editor-in-Chief, IJTMB, 864-455-8374

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

Published
2020-08-19
How to Cite
Balogun, MS4O., & Kennedy, LMT, BCTMB, DrPH, Executive Editor/Editor-in-Chief, IJTMB, A. B. (2020). Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Massage Therapy Profession. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork: Research, Education, & Practice, 13(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v13i3.571
Issue
Vol 13 No 3 (2020)
Section
Editorial
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