RMT (registered massage therapist)

• Education:


• Expérience:

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

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 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity

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