registered massage therapist (RMT)
Your 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.
Requirements
Education Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists.
Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field?.
1 year to less than 2 years.
Other
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Standing for extended periods.