Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Standing for extended periods

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Work Setting

Private practice; Hospital/medical facility or clinic

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; Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body; Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body

Experience Will train

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

Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English