Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Standing for extended periods

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting Private practice

Additional Skills

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

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 7 months to less than 1 year

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