Since I was in Gambia in Africa on holiday, I became curious about the Massage educational level in Gambia as well as for the rest of Africa. Therefor during my visit, I meet Lamin K. We had a long conversation about it, however I also had to use both Google and ChatGPT to find the needed information.
It developed into this article. Massage therapy, once primarily viewed as a luxury or spa treatment, has evolved into a respected profession with therapeutic benefits for a range of health issues, including pain management, stress relief, and rehabilitation.
In Africa, including Gambia, massage education is a growing field, though its scope and recognition vary significantly across countries.
This article examines the current state of massage education in Gambia and the broader African context, highlighting key subjects like anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the number of hours of training.
In Gambia, massage therapy education is relatively new but gaining popularity. While traditional healing practices that include massage techniques have been used for centuries, formal training in modern therapeutic massage is less widespread.
