Massage Therapist

Description

Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health and general wellbeing.

Description

Perform therapeutic massage, myotherapy and remedial massage for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes and to alleviate the symptoms of pain associated with musculoskeletal injury.

Tasks include

• Assesses clients' needs and preferences for massage therapy
• Consults with clients to determine the most appropriate massage therapies
• Massages the soft tissues of the body such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
• Applies therapeutic massages to the soft tissues of the body to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension and improve circulation
• Provides advice to clients on relaxation techniques and stretching exercises
• May perform other techniques to augment therapies, such as acupressure, infrared therapy, wet and heat compresses, essential oils, and herbal and mineral therapies
• May administer body treatments such as exfoliation, wraps and hydrotherapy