Will “Massotherapist” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Maintain treatment records.

• Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.

• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.

• Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.

• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.

• Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.

• Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.

• Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being.

• Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.

• Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.

• Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.

• Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.

• Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.

• Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.