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Massage Therapists

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

What you’d do

  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
  • Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
  • Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
  • Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
  • Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
  • Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
  • Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
  • Maintain treatment records.

Skills that matter

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

How to get there

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Also called

  • Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)
  • Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP)
  • Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
  • Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
  • BCMT (Board Certified Massage Therapist)
  • Bodywork Therapist

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