Description
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
- • Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
- • Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
- • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
- • Maintain treatment records.
- • Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
- • Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
- • Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
- • Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
- • Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being.
- • Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
- • Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.
- • Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
- • Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.
- • Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
