Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsMassage therapy/therapeutic massage
Tasks
Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clientsAdminister massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizationsApply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the bodyAssess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plansExplain procedures, risks and benefits to clientsMaintain records of treatments givenMassage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the bodySuggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communication
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 32 hours per week