Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Commission
Other benefits
- Free parking available