Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
French
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Cosmetology and related personal grooming services, other
- Massage therapy/therapeutic massage
- Asian bodywork therapy
Experience
5 years or more
Work setting
- Day spa
- Spa
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
- Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
- Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
- Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
- Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
- Maintain records of treatments given
- Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
- Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
- Skin care
- Foot massage
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
Other benefits
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
