Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: Experience an asset
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Personal suitability
Client focus
Screening questions
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
