registered massage therapist (RMT)

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Asset languages
• Mandarin
• Vietnamese
• Cantonese
• Tagalog

Work setting

• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations

• 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
• 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

• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics