Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• On site

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

Work setting

• Private practice

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
• 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
• 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
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission

Other benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available