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Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes.

Sample of reported job titles: Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Licensed Massage Practitioner, Registered Massage Therapist, Bodywork Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Therapeutic Massage Technician

Tasks

• Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
• Maintain treatment records.
• Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
• Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
• Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being.
• Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.

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