- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Day spa
- Spa
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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 perks 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
- Relaxation massage
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Greet customers
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists