Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

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

Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

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

Additional Skills

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

Work Setting Private practice

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

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