Massage Therapy vs Massage Parlor - What's the difference?

We frequently have people reference our store as a massage parlor. We kindly correct them that we are not a massage parlor, but many people do not know the difference.

The Massage Store only utilizes fully trained and experienced massage therapists. Each therapist has received a certain amount of instruction hours and hands on-experience, and they must be registered with the State of Colorado. Attending a massage school can cost up to $15,000 - $20,000.

But, not everyone who goes through is able to give a good massage or know what they are doing. So, we make each therapist take a strict test when they apply to work at The Massage Store. Many cannot pass, but those that do are usually offered a position.

A massage parlor uses women (usually) who are not trained and have not received any formal education on massage, the muscles and their functions. Massage parlors are usually in the spotlight for poor and sometimes illegal business practices. There is currently no regulation on these that we know of, as long as they don't advertise "massage therapy".

And that is the key, "massage therapy" vs. "massage parlor". The Massage Store is a massage therapy business, and all of our staff are massage therapists. They are not masseuses.

We take great strides to maintain our reputation and to make sure people that truly need therapeutic work done can come in anytime. For those with seedy, unethical requests, they can go elsewhere.