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Massage Therapists

Also called: Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP)

What they do:
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
On the job, you would:
  • Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
  • Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
  • Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.

Knowledge

Business
  • customer service
  • sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
Math and Science
  • psychology
  • biology
Health
  • medicine and dentistry

Skills

Basic Skills
  • talking to others
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Endurance
  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Hand and Finger Use
  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
  • listen and understand what people say
  • communicate by speaking

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Self Control
  • Independence

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Medical software
  • ICS Software SammyUSA
  • Island Software Massage Office Professional
Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Excel
Word processing software
  • Microsoft Word

Education

Education: (rated 3 of 5)
some college
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Average Outlook
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Salary
$35,970
per year, on average
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