Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
Will train
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
- 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
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Other benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities