Massage Therapists

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