Overview
Languages
English
Student status
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Full time enrollment
- Part time enrollment
- Facial treatment specialist/facialist
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Client focus
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available