Massage Therapist

Background

Massage therapists use their hands and sometimes special tools to manipulate muscles and soft tissues in the body. They work with clients to relieve pain, reduce stress, and help people feel more relaxed and mobile. Most massage therapists work in spas, wellness centres, sports facilities, or hospitals, seeing multiple clients throughout the day.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Massage Therapist→Spa Manager→Sports Massage Specialist→Clinic Owner

Publications

Massage & Bodywork MagazineJournal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Books

The Anatomy of Hatha YogaClinical Massage Therapy

Key Figures

Eunice InghamIda RolfJohn BarnesJames Waslaski

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference615.8, 796.81For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Massage PractitionerBodywork TherapistTherapeutic Massage SpecialistSoft Tissue Therapist

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