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Massage Therapists

SOC 31-9011.00

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.

Zone 3 Healthcare Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.4

Service Orientation

3.2

Writing

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.3

English Language

3.2

Biology

3.2

Sales and Marketing

2.9

Clerical

2.8

Psychology

2.7

Education and Training

2.7

Administration and Management

2.6

Key Tasks

1Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.

2Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.

3Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.

4Maintain treatment records.

5Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.

Also Known As

Bodywork Therapist Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Clinical Massage Therapist Deep Tissue Massage Therapist Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP) Licensed Massage Therapist Massage Operator Massage Therapist Masseur