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.