Massage Therapists

Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes.

Job Task

• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Confer with clients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful.
• Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• Massage and knead the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide courses of treatment for medical conditions and injuries or wellness maintenance.
• Prepare and blend oils, and apply the blends to clients' skin.
• Consult with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians and psychologists in order to develop treatment plans for clients.
• Maintain treatment records.
• Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement, and stretching, strengthening, relaxation and rehabilitative exercises.
• Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
• Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths in order to promote clients' recovery, relaxation and well-being.
• Treat clients in own offices, or travel to clients' offices and homes.

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