registered massage therapist (RMT)
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Values and ethics.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- On call.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Financial benefits:
Piece work.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Parking available.