Description
Provide therapeutic massage of soft tissues and joints to relieve pain, improve mobility, and support wellness. Assess range of motion and muscle strength and develop individualized treatment plans.
- • Review client health histories, stress, and pain concerns to determine appropriate massage.
- • Apply targeted finger, hand, and forearm pressure to specific body points.
- • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues to treat conditions, injuries, or for maintenance and relaxation.
- • Maintain accurate treatment and progress records.
- • Educate clients on posture, stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and home-care exercises.
- • Assess soft-tissue condition, joint function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
- • Develop and recommend treatment plans and select massage modalities.
- • Refer clients to other providers when issues fall outside scope of practice.
- • Use adjunctive aids, such as heat, cold, and hydrotherapy, to promote recovery and well-being.
- • Treat clients in clinics, spas, or on-site at homes or workplaces.
- • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, on care plans.
- • Select, prepare, and apply oils, lotions, and topical blends.
- • Perform complementary modalities permitted by training and licensure.
- • Sanitize equipment and restock supplies to maintain treatment areas.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
