Languages English or French

Education College/CEGEP

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Experience Will train

Specific Skills

Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans; Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients; Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations; Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques; Maintain records of treatments given

Additional Skills

Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients

Work Setting

Private practice; Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Values and ethics