[QUOTE=Bob521;2976293]Perhaps we have a terminology question here. To start with, I assume we are only talking about people who purport to be massage therapists. (That's what DMichaels is referring to by "legit places", I assume.) In that group, I've worked with Licensed as well as unlicensed Massage Therapists. I've had amazing, therapeutic, massages from unlicensed people. In many cases there are people had training and experience in other countries, and therefore, are well-qualified to provide an excellent massage. The fact that they are missing a license is more related to our own government paperwork than any test of skill. Likewise, I've had mediocre massages from licensed MTs, can't offer a reason. Perhaps attitude, strength. I know a woman who was a doctor (Radiologist) in China. Here, she's a tech in a hospital. Just did not want to go through the process to become a doctor here. Another was a lawyer in China. Another was a high school teacher. Certificates, licenses, and language skills don't always tell the complete story.
I'm certain everyone on the forum agrees. Bob.[/QUOTE]I have been to Massage Envy and different spas and I have found the Asian spas to be the best whether the MT's have a license or not. Totally agree about the difference in legit or non is via the paperwork.
